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BALLARD, Wash. - Hazmat crews are responding to a commercial building in Ballard after "dangerous levels" of carbon dioxide were detected, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
What we know:
Seattle Fire said around 10:30 a.m. on Monday that it received reports of a carbon dioxide alarm activation near the 5400 block of Ballard Ave.
Around 10:45 a.m., the agency said that nearby businesses were being evacuated as a safety precaution.
Just before 11:30 a.m., hazmat crews reportedly detected dangerous levels of carbon dioxide and were working to secure the leak.
Around 12:30 p.m., crews said they secured the leak and that all buildings were safe to reoccupy. No injuries were reported.
What we don't know:
Fire crews did not state where the leak originated.
This story will be updated when more information is made available.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Seattle Fire Department.
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