Hazmat event update: The evacuation order in San Pablo neighborhood could last up to 24hrs, authorities said. Latest here:
Residents can shelter at Contra Costa Community College gym. Those evacuating can expect to shelter-in-place at the evacuation center for up to 24 hours.ABC7 News Bay Area 24/7 streaming channelPolice were originally dispatched at 10:43 a.m. and issued the alert at about 12:50 p.m., asking people to shelter in place until told it's safe to go outside.
Police didn't say what the hazardous materials are or what led to the altert but did disclose that containers of an unknown, potentially hazardous substance were found in the shed and garage of a residence on the 900 block of Stanton Avenue. The homeowner is said to be cooperating with authorities and a bomb squad is en route to inspect the containers.Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
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