Rivers Casino 'safe' after authorities evacuate building in Philadelphia's Fishtown section

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Rivers Casino has been deemed "safe," according to the casino after authorities evacuated the building in Philadelphia's Fishtown section early Thursday morning.

"Rivers Casino Philadelphia was briefly evacuated this morning out of an abundance of caution while police checked the building. The property was determined to be safe, and Team Members and guests returned soon thereafter," casino officials told Action News. "The casino is open and operating today as usual."

The order began at 5:30 a.m. at the casino in the1000 block of North Delaware Avenue.

The Action Cam saw Philadelphia and Pennsylvania state police on the scene, as well as K9 units.

Officials did not say why it was evacuated but only said it was a precautionary evacuation as they swept the building.