Crime & Safety
Brookdale Evacuated After Chemical Vapors Spread
Unsealed chemical containers produced an odor which led to Monday night's evacuation.
Brookdale Community College was evacuated Monday night after unsealed containers in a lab resulted in chemical vapors spreading Main Academic South building, the college announced on its Facebook page.
"As a result of the odor, the building was evacuated and the Lincroft Fire Department, which included Hazmat certified individuals, was notified," the announcement said.
The cans containing the chemicals were discarded and the air quality was tested Tuesday morning and found to be safe. Classes were held as scheduled
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