COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Firefighters have cleared the scene at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office for a reported hazmat situation.

According to the Columbus Division of Fire, a “white, powdery substance” was found at the building but was ultimately deemed harmless. The auditor’s office says the substance was sodium oleate.Keep checking NBC4i.com for real-time updates on this story. To get alerts for breaking news, grab the free NBC4 News App for iPhone or Android. You can also sign up for email alerts.