Fort Lauderdale

120 People Evacuated Due to Hazmat Situation Near FLL

A building near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was evacuated after a hazmat team responded Friday.

Crews were called to the reported hazmat situation at 1050 Lee Wagner Boulevard. Broward Sheriff's Deputy crews report that seven patients were evaluated and two were transported. They also report that approximately 120 people had to be evacuated from the building as crews responded to the scene.

The area is near the rear entrance to the airport where several private hangars are located.

The all-clear was later given.

No further information was immediately available.

Stay with NBC 6 for updates on this developing story.

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