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Hazmat situation closes Capitol Avenue in Hartford for hours

HARTFORD — Capitol Avenue in Hartford is still closed, several hours after a hazmat situation was reported. Hartford Police responded to 490 Capitol Avenu...

HARTFORD -- Capitol Avenue in Hartford is still closed, several hours after a hazmat situation was reported.

Hartford Police responded to 490 Capitol Avenue, Capital District Energy, Wednesday morning.

Crews are currently cleaning the site.

The Capital District Energy building is a natural gas-fired power plant.

Police say the building has been evacuated, and the scene is contained, however Capitol Avenue will be closed down for several hours between Putnam Street and Park Terrance. Police advice commuters to use Park Street. Police said Capitol Avenue may be closed until 5:00 p.m.

Police also advise people to avoid the area.

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