Seattle firefighters investigate hazmat situation in Capitol Hill

SEATTLE - Firefighters evacuated buildings to investigate a hazmat situation in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) first reported the incident on social media at around 8:44 a.m.

According to the department, crews were near the intersection of 12th Avenue and East Pine Street for a hazmat response. This area is about a block east of Cal Anderson Park.

As a safety precaution, the buildings at the intersection were evacuated.

At 9:17 a.m., the SFD announced that hazmat crews were suited up and beginning to enter the area to investigate. 

After conducting multiple tests, hazmat crews determined that the area was safe. The scene has been turned over to the Seattle Police Department, who will reopen the area.

FOX 13 has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for more information about the hazmat situation and is waiting to hear back.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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