SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 10:50 p.m. Update:
Sacramento Fire has said the area is now clear.
Original Story:
A hazmat situation unfolded in North Sacramento Tuesday evening.
According to Sacramento Fire, someone called for help just before 8:15 p.m. near 1600 Helena Avenue.
When officials arrived they found a 55-gallon drum at a roofing company which was, as fire officials describe it, "admitting a vapor that is an irritant to the respiratory system."
Officials believe the substance in the drum to be some sort of solvent. Sacramento Fire says the hazmat team is on scene mitigating the situation and disposing of the drum.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
Sacramento Fire says they have set up a one-block radius where people are advised to leave out of precaution. Officials do not know how long those people will need to stay out of the area. Residents who choose not to leave are advised to close all windows and doors until the situation is over.
Despite multiple arrests, the police department continues to investigate a series of explosions.
