The Social Security Administration offices on Litchfield Street in Torrington are closed and the building will be closed for the rest of the day as authorities investigate a suspicious letter.
The fire department responded to the offices at 147 Litchfield St. a little before 8 a.m. Tuesday after a letter with possible white powder was discovered and the building was evacuated.
Officials from the Department of Fire Services said the letter could be related to “other incidents in the region.”
The fire department and police secured the building and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, State Police, Torrington Area Health Department, United States Postal Inspection Service, Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General, DHS Federal Protective Services and Federal Bureau of Investigation responded to assist in the event it was necessary.
The Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad secured the package, which was collected for evidence and further testing.
Fire officials said the initial meter readings didn’t indicate anything hazardous, but more testing will be done.
