South Florida

Hazmat Situation Reported at Port Everglades

Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue was responding to a Hazmat situation at Port Everglades Monday.

The incident was reported in the 4600 block of McIntosh Road. Officials said liquid oxygen was leaking from a container.

The immediate area was evacuated and traffic was re-routed.

Officials said the Hazmat team was cooling the leaking 5,000 gallon tank, and no injuries were reported.

Check back with NBC 6 South Florida for updates.

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