Eleven people were hospitalized Friday morning, Oct. 13, following a hazardous-materials alert at a building in Buena Park.
Orange County Fire Authority firefighters responded just before 9:15 a.m. in the 6500 block of Caballero Boulevard, Fire Authority Capt. Thanh Nguyen said.
Firefighters got everyone out of the building and decontaminated people, Nguyen said.
Related Articles
Why do trucks take lanes through former toll-booth areas?
OC prosecutors, sheriff’s officials mum on how they are fixing jailhouse informant problems
Cause of death deferred for disgraced USC gynecologist as alleged victims seek full autopsy
Anaheim woman convicted of ‘unspeakable’ torture of 10-year-old step-daughter
Los Angeles-area youth gymnastics coach under investigation for 2nd time in 5 years
The 11 taken to area hospitals all appeared to be in “stable condition,” he said.
Firefighters were working to determine the origin of the leak and how to address it, Nguyen said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.