The Spanish Springs Library will reopen Sunday after undergoing environmental tests after Thursday's mercury spill.
The library has been evaluated by the Washoe County Health District and Environmental Protection Agency and is safe to reopen after closing due to a mercury spill in the parking lot.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded to the library's parking lot for a HAZMAT call just after 12:30 p.m.
Firefighters blocked off the entrance to the library and Lazy 5 Regional Park while they investigated.
Firefighters say they confined employees and library patrons to the building while they cleaned up the spill.
No injuries were reported.
⚠️UPDATE on Hazmat situation at Spanish Springs Library: Appropriate measures have been put in place and all occupants have left the building safely with no report of injuries. The building and parking lot remain closed. pic.twitter.com/c9s7SUqoCs
— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) June 29, 2023
⚠️Avoid Spanish Springs Library (7100 Pyramid HWY) as fire crews are investigating a possible mercury spill in the parking lot. No further details at this time. @washoecounty @cityofsparks pic.twitter.com/DN0ry3rbtn
— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) June 29, 2023
