CUTLER BAY, FLA. (WSVN) - The South Dade Justice Center in Cutler Bay had to be evacuated after reports of a suspicious smell.

On Tuesday, just after 5 p.m., officials evacuated the building due to a strange odor that filtered through the air vents.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the call came in as an odorless substance and several people feeling ill, which led to more units being added to the call.

Miami-Dade Police said the people inside were evacuated as a precaution.

Paramedics on the scene checked on some of the evacuees, but no one was sent to the hospital.

Officials are still investigating the source of the smell.

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