Officials have tentatively set a press conference to discuss the situation at 11:15 a.m.
Emergency personnel, citing potential hazardous materials situation, have closed this section of Springfield Street in Agawam.AGAWAM - Emergency personnel, citing a potential hazardous materials situation, evacuated an apartment building and closed a large section of Springfield Street in the Feeding Hills neighborhood.
Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen, speaking during an informal press conference, said the city was notified by the FBI at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday that there was a possible dangerous substance at Carriage House apartments at 1162 Springfield St.
“The FBI was informed that there might be something there,” said Cohen, who declined to identify those who have been evacuated.
The building was evacuated at about 9 a.m. Thursday, officals said.
There is no danger to students in nearby schools, Cohen said, adding that a hazardous materials team, state police, the FBI and local health officials are overseeing a search of the building.
Cohen would not identify the substance in question, but said it was potentially dangerous.
A report of suspicious materials in that same building prompted its evacuation back in June 2004.
Additional information was not immediately available.