Metro's bomb squad detonated a suspicious device in a parking lot on Sahara between I-15 and the strip. They expect the evacuated residents to be allowed back into the area, and traffic on Sahara to resume flowing very soon. Police had evacuated restaurants and businesses because of a report of a suspicious person with a large case. Watch First News 3 at 4 for complete details.
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Evacuation Follows Mystery Illness At Hurst Dispatch Center
POSTED: 3:15 pm CDT August 19, 2004
UPDATED: 3:28 pm CDT August 19, 2004
HURST, Texas -- Several workers at a Hurst emergency dispatch center became sick Thursday -- and officials are trying to figure out why.
The dispatch center inside the Hurst Police Department was evacuated after four workers complained of nausea, stinging eyes and other symptoms.
Authorities said the workers aren't believed to be seriously hurt.
Hurst 911 calls are being routed through North Richland Hills until environmental crews can locate the cause of the problem.
Hurst police said the incident appeared to be isolated to the communications center.
The disruption caused no delays in 911 or police and fire dispatch.