Four Fire and Rescue NSW units – including hazardous materials crews – are working to determine the source of a leak inside a building at the University of Wollongong.
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Emergency services were called to the university about 4.55pm on Wednesday following reports of a leak in a chemical storage area.
The liquid is believed to be water. However, hazardous materials crews from Shellharbour have been called to investigate.
Thirty people have been evacuated as a precaution.
A FRNSW spokesman said all chemical containers in the area had been deemed safe.
“It doesn’t appear there’s been a chemical spill,” he said.
Firefighters, in breathing apparatus, are investigating.
The operation was ongoing as at 5.30pm.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
