NORTH READING, Mass. — Firefighters responded to a hazmat situation as fentanyl spilled onto tennis courts in North Reading.
The North Reading Fire Department confirmed they were on scene on Greenbriar Drive after a "small amount" of fentanyl was discovered on tennis courts at an apartment complex.
DEVELOPING: @NRFire officials responding to a fentanyl spill. Chief tells me “a small amount” was discovered on tennis courts of apartment complex. Hazmat team on scene to neutralize. @boston25
— Jacob Long (@JacobLongSTL) July 12, 2018
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The department said a hazmat team was on scene to neutralize the situation.
This is a developing story, and will be updated as more details are released.
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