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A condo resort on Cook Road was evacuated Thursday afternoon as the 麻豆AV Fire Department Hazmat team responded to a hazardous-materials incident.

Two members of the Hazmat team entered the Mission鈥檚 Playa Del Sol Resort located in the 600 block of Cook Road after smelling fuel. Using atmospheric testing equipment, the team confirmed gasoline was present and residents were evacuated.

鈥淒iscoveries made on site this morning by the 麻豆AV Fire Department and police have prompted an evacuation of neighbouring units inside the resort to ensure public safety,鈥� Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey said Thursday.

Hazmat and fire crews working to resolve hazmat incident at 654 Cooks Rd. 鈦︹仼

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麻豆AV Fire Department platoon captain Scott Clarke said crews had issue gaining access to one unit, but they were able to complete their investigation after the tenant returned home and unlocked the door.

By 3 p.m., residents began returning to their homes and all gasoline was safely removed from the residence.

654 Cooks Road still evacuated due to hazmat incident. More 鈦︹仼

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One engine, a Hazmat unit and command unit, including 11 personnel, responded to the incident.

鈥淭he 麻豆AV Fire Department would like to remind the public to ensure that all flammable liquids and propane should be stored appropriately in a well ventilated area,鈥� Clarke said in a release.