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An apartment complex here at Brandywine in North Amherst was evacuated Wendesday night for what turned out to be urine.

(Diane Lederman/The Republican)

AMHERST -- Urine, not chemicals, forced the evacuation of a dozen units at the Brandywine apartment complex Wednesday night.

Apartment officials called police about an odor coming from one of the 12 units Wednesday afternoon, Assistant Fire Chief Lindsey Stromgren said in an email.

When firefighters entered the apartment, they saw what appeared to be chemicals being mixed or cooked on the stove. The state Hazardous Materials Response team and bomb squad investigated after clearing the building.

But police said Thursday morning the "chemical" was actually distilled urine the tenant was using for medical reasons.

No charges are being brought, police said.

The apartment complex is located in North Amherst off Meadow Street.

All of the tenants from other apartments were allowed back in around 9:30 p.m.

The apartment where the incident was reported has been secured and no one will be allowed in until the town's health inspector approves it, Stromgren wrote.