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Hazardous Materials Incident at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: The hazardous materials incident in the 1800 block of 8th Street NW has been resolved. A total of 28 individuals, including 24 students and 4 adults, were evaluated by emergency medical services.
While no further medical attention was required for most, one adult was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The school building was ventilated, and no hazardous readings were detected. The source of the odor was identified as asphalt work at a nearby construction site.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Emergency responders are currently on the scene at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C., following a hazardous materials incident.
The school has been evacuated, and 17 children and 10 adults are reporting feeling ill.
The fire department is investigating the nature of the hazardous substance and is working to contain the situation.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
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Watch: Massive flames spotted at roof of Soho Building in Manhattan, fire raised to 2nd alarm
Firefighters Battle Second-Alarm Blaze at Soho Building in Manhattan, Baby Reported Inside Smoke-Filled Penthouse
Emergency crews are responding to a significant roof fire at a building in the heart of Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.
Massive flames and thick smoke were reported late Tuesday evening, initially described as coming from the area near Broadway and Broome Street.
The fire was first reported by a 911 caller, prompting police to arrive on the scene and confirm a heavy smoke condition.
Firefighters were dispatched to what was initially reported as 451 Broome Street but later confirmed to be 487 Broadway, which houses a TJ Maxx store on the ground level.
As firefighters arrived, the blaze was found to be concentrated on the roof, with flames spreading quickly.
The fire was elevated to a second alarm, bringing additional resources and personnel to the scene to combat the growing inferno.
Adding to the urgency, fire crews on the scene reported that a baby was inside the smoke-filled penthouse of the building. Rescue operations are ongoing as firefighters work to locate and safely evacuate anyone trapped inside.
This is a developing story, and authorities are expected to release more information as they assess the situation.
Residents and visitors in the area are advised to avoid the vicinity while emergency crews work to bring the fire under control.