CFD called to United Center for possible hazmat situation

Thursday, October 19, 2017
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said firefighters were called to the United Center Thursday night to check on something, prompting a level one hazmat response.

Langford did not say exactly what they were called to check on. No evacuations were ordered.
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The Chicago Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers at the United Center Thursday night. The game started on time.
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