Fire At Eglin Prompts Evacuation, Toxic Smoke Scare; No Injuries Reported

Crews are investigating Wednesday's fire at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

No injuries were reported after a fire at a lab at Eglin, reports Fox News.

The blaze occurred 10 a.m., local time, at the McKinley Climatic Lab, said base officials.

The fire could have been caused by methyl chloride, which can cause severe neurological effects, the base said. A 1,000-foot cordon was established and the surrounding area evacuated to avoid the potentially toxic smoke, said authorities....