NYC hotel evacuated after mace sprayed inside, FDNY says

A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after mace was sprayed inside, according to firefighters,

The FDNY was called to the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at 8 Stone Street just before 8:15 a.m. for reports of fumes inside the building.

Fire officials said EMS is evaluating patients, but it is unknown exactly how many were affected.

Video from Chopper 2 showed the heavy law enforcement presence and many people standing outside on the sidewalk. 

The NYPD and its Emergency Services Unit are also on the scene.

Officers urged people to avoid the area of Broadway and Stone Street as they investigate. They said bear spray was used inside. 

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