SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Fire responded to a hazardous materials incident on the second floor of an office building in the Denny Triangle.
According to the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), the second floor was evacuated as hazmat crews responded.
The building on 6th Ave. houses Congressmember Pramila Jayapal’s Seattle office.
In a statement, Jayapal said:
“My office today received a suspicious package, similar to that received by Members of Congress and elections officials across the country. We are following protocol, and at the time being, my staff and I are safe. I will continue to provide updates as available. This seemingly deliberate and widespread attack on our democracy and elections is unacceptable.”
SFD initially asked people to avoid the area. The evacuation has since been lifted, and people can return inside.
No one was injured.
Jayapal was not in her office at the time.
It’s unclear what the substance was.
safe to reoccupy, no injuries