A hazardous materials investigation prompted a large emergency response at an apartment complex in Brea on the morning of July 6, 2026.
At approximately 11:53 a.m., the Brea Fire Department and Brea Police Department responded to reports of a suspicious odor coming from an apartment in the 100 block of Sather Court.
After entering the residence, firefighters discovered suspicious materials inside the apartment, prompting requests for both a Hazardous Materials Team and a Bomb Squad…