Hazmat situation placed under control in Old City

OLD CITY - September 26, 2012

Crews were called around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday to the Wells Fargo Plaza located in the 400 block of Market Street.

Investigators tell Action News that a white powdery substance was found in the mail room.

The scene was declared under control around 6:22 a.m. while investigators continue to sort out the details.

The white powder has not been identified but tests are underway to determine the nature of the substance.

Officials have shut down a section of Fourth Street between Arch and Market Streets.

So far, there have been no evacuations.

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