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Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Center Evacuated Following Hazmat Scare

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Center was evacuated Saturday afternoon following a hazmat scare.

Hazmat crews rushed to the 1300 block of Filbert Street at about 2 p.m. The entire building was evacuated as authorities investigated the scene.

Police said a cleaning product leaked into the cooling system. Most of the building will be closed for the weekend as crews work to repair the issue.

No injuries were reported.

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