DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 7, 2019) — Update from Davenport Fire Marshal Jim Morris concerning the incident this morning at The Current.

Fire crews were on scene Thursday morning at The Current in the 200 block of North Main Street in downtown Davenport.

Jim Morris, Fire Marshal says around 10:15AM, an employee inadvertently mixed two chemicals that weren’t compatible. The odor was contained to a small room. Crews quickly evacuated the building.

HazMat crews were on scene for more than an hour cleaning up the area, removing the chemicals and ventilating the building.

One individual sustained a minor injury. Employees and guests were allowed to return to the building.

Crews are continuing to investigate.

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