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University Of Maryland Reopens Building After Hazmat Incident

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- The University of Maryland evacuated its Chemistry Building on Wednesday morning after an incident involving hazardous materials.

The building has since fully reopened with the exception of affected labs in Wing 5.

Prince Georges's County fire officials said crews found several broken bottles of an unknown chemical.

Campus police described the evacuation as precautionary.

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