Georgia Tech’s Structures Laboratory was cleared out Friday after an exterior tank released liquid nitrogen, according to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. Hazardous-materials crews checked the scene, reported no hazardous vapor cloud and no injuries, then secured the system and gave the all clear for the building to return to normal operations. Officials have not yet said what caused the leak.
What crews found
Firefighters headed to the lab after reports of a release on the left side of the building and found a tank actively releasing liquid nitrogen. Crews evacuated the Structures Laboratory and set up a safety perimeter while hazmat personnel evaluated the area, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The outlet reports AFRD confirmed there was no fire, no…..