MFD's hazmat team, DNR officials called out to 12th & Pierce for mercury leak

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's hazmat team was called out to the area near 12th and Pierce in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, December 1st for a mercury leak.

The call for this incident came in around 5:00 p.m.

MFD officials tell FOX6 News this was a minor leak -- and the scene was turned over to Department of Natural Resources officials for cleanup.

Because this leak was minor, hazmat officials didn't have to intervene with the cleanup.

It is not believed anyone was injured as a result of this incident.

It's unclear what led to the leak.

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