Officials evacuated an apartment building and closed part of the traffic circle in Winooski for hours Tuesday.Police and firefighters were called to the scene about 3 p.m.Watch this story | Download the WPTZ appIt was not clear how many people were evacuated from the building.Officials said a clandestine drug lab was found in one apartment. They described the situation as an isolated incident.Vermont State Police said a hazmat team was called to the scene to assist with the situation.Officials said there was no reason to believe there was threat of explosion but weren't taking any chances."With a situation like this, safety is paramount. Especially when you're dealing with a dense area like this," said Rick Coffey, acting city manager. "We didn't want to mess around with any risks."No injuries were reported.The west side of the traffic circle, for travelers going south to Burlington, West Center Street and West Canal Street, was closed until after 10 p.m.A shelter was open for those unable to return to their homes. It was at the O'Brien Community Center on Mallets Bay Avenue.Bars and restaurants were also closed. Police have not said if anyone was in custody or facing charges.9233958

Officials evacuated an apartment building and closed part of the traffic circle in Winooski for hours Tuesday.

Police and firefighters were called to the scene about 3 p.m.

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It was not clear how many people were evacuated from the building.

Officials said a clandestine drug lab was found in one apartment. They described the situation as an isolated incident.

Vermont State Police said a hazmat team was called to the scene to assist with the situation.

Officials said there was no reason to believe there was threat of explosion but weren't taking any chances.



"With a situation like this, safety is paramount. Especially when you're dealing with a dense area like this," said Rick Coffey, acting city manager. "We didn't want to mess around with any risks."

No injuries were reported.

The west side of the traffic circle, for travelers going south to Burlington, West Center Street and West Canal Street, was closed until after 10 p.m.

A shelter was open for those unable to return to their homes. It was at the O'Brien Community Center on Mallets Bay Avenue.

Bars and restaurants were also closed. Police have not said if anyone was in custody or facing charges.

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