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Hazmat evacuates Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University

Science building on Loyola University campus evacuated due to hazmat
Science building on Loyola University campus evacuated due to hazmat 00:17

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University was evacuated due to a hazardous materials situation.

The campus building at 1068 W. Sheridan Rd. was evacuated Monday afternoon.

Loyola University Chicago said everyone got out safely. Emergency crews secured the scene by 5:15 p.m. after clearing out any dangerous fumes.

There were no injuries or transports, according to the Fire Department.

The nature of the hazmat was not immediately learned.

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