A Valencia aerospace company was evacuated Thursday afternoon as a result of a hazardous materials emergency. Around 12:15 p.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a hazardous materials emergency at an aerospace company in the 25000 block of Avenue Stanford in Valencia, said Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. An unknown substance spilled, according to Aldana.  ...

A big rig crash on the I-5 freeway near Magic Mountain Parkway prompted a hazardous materials response Sunday morning.  The big rig crash on the 5 freeway began leaking fluid onto the roadway around 10:15 a.m., according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. First responders arrived on scene and requested a hazmat team to contain the spill as a ...

Being poisoned is a severe medical emergency and can be life-threatening. It requires immediate medical attention, as the effects of poisoning can range from mild to severe depending on the substance that was ingested or inhaled. If you suspect you have been poisoned, taking quick action is essential to minimize damage and prevent further harm. Here are some steps you ...

Los Angeles County Firefighters responded to a reported Canyon Country hazardous materials call Tuesday, officials said. Around 3:15 p.m. firefighters received reports of a hazardous material call on the 29000 block of Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We received reports of Super Gel-X being spilled,” Lua said. ...

The report of a hazardous material leaking in a commerce center near Castaic is being investigated as possible illegal dumping, officials said.  Around 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, reports came in of three unidentified 55-gallon drums on the 28000 block of Industry Drive, prompting a response from Los Angeles County Fire personnel to investigate, according to L.A. County Fire officials. “Many times, ...

Santa Clarita residents are invited to the Free Oil Filter and Motor Oil Recycling Event at O’Reilly Auto Parts on Castaic Road on Saturday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The recycling event is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 10, and residents who exchange a ...

The unknown substance in a HazMat situation reported at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita Wednesday has been identified, authorities said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Around 8:30 p.m., Los Angeles County Health Hazardous Materials officials identified the substance as water and chlorine, said Supervising Fire ...