FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – A building has been evacuated after occupants reported a strange odor coming from it, prompting a HAZMAT team response, the Fresno Fire Department said.
Firefighters say they responded to a hazmat incident around the area of Palm and Nees Avenues just before 2:30 p.m.
According to fire officials, the occupants of the building reported a strange odor. The HAZMAT responded to the scene to assess it.
Firefighters say some people complained of a minor headache. EMS arrived on the scene just for precaution and the building was evacuated.
As of Wednesday at around 3:40 p.m., fire officials say they believe the cause was a strong household cleaning chemical, which is non-toxic, and the HAZMAT team let people back in the building.
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