ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Alexandria's 911 call center has been temporarily relocated after fumes in the city's public safety building prompted an evacuation.

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Firefighters were called to the building on Mill Road on Sunday morning to investigate an odor and found a contractor applying a chemical sealant to a locker room floor.

Alexandria fire officials say the fumes from the sealant were causing headaches for workers in the 911 call center and workers were moved to the city's back-up dispatch center. Seven city employees were evaluated, but none required medical assistance.

Officials say 911 and non-emergency services have not been disrupted and the back-up call center will remain in operation until at least 6 a.m. Monday.