LEMONT, Ill. – A hazmat situation is currently unfolding at Argonne National Laboratory near Lemont.
The incident, which began at 12:15, involves a spill in a laboratory room with the potential for an explosion. Emergency response teams have been summoned, and authorities are working diligently to assess the risks and ensure the safety of personnel.
Argonne National Laboratory, operated by the University of Chicago Argonne LLC, is the largest national laboratory in the Midwest and renowned for its scientific research and development programs.
Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.