SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Dozens of people were evacuated from a building in Sorrento Valley Wednesday morning after several people reported not feeling well, San Diego authorities said.
San Diego Fire-Rescue officials told ABC 10News that 64 people were forced to leave a biotech business on 3550 Dunhill Street just after 8 a.m. after some fell ill.
Officials said 19 people complained of various symptoms, including nausea and light-headedness.
One person was transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital due to vomiting; others were treated at the scene.
According to SDFD officials, a new floor sealant was used over the past few days, and with the building closed during that time, chemicals spread into the air and likely led to Wednesday’s emergency situation.
A hazardous materials team was sent into the building to make sure there were no other contaminants present.
