Burlington County 911 center evacuated due to hazmat incident: Officials

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
BURLINGTON COUNTY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Burlington County officials are investigating a hazardous material incident at the county 911 center that forced an evacuation of the facility.

The incident happened Tuesday around 3 p.m. at the center, located at One Academy Drive.
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Authorities say workers had to be evacuated after the carbon monoxide alarms were triggered at the communications building in Westampton.

Three employees were taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.
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Officials are still trying to determine the root cause and are ventilating the building.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

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