VAN NUYS

Chemical spill in Van Nuys prompts evacuation order

At the scene, firefighters found a "partially extinguished fire” involving a 10-gallon container of hydrogen peroxide.

An evacuation order was issued at the Anheuser-Busch facility in Van Nuys on Saturday following a chemical spill, according to the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

Crews responded to a fire involving hazardous materials at the site sometime around noon. Upon arrival, firefighters found a “partially extinguished fire” involving a 10-gallon container of hydrogen peroxide.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire without further incident. No injuries were reported in connection with the blaze or spill.

Due to the fire involving hazardous materials, LAFD hazmat crews were called to the scene to monitor the air and evaluate the spill. Those in the immediate area were ordered to evacuate as a precaution.

It is unclear what caused the spill or fire.

In a statement, Eric Gutierrez, General Manager of Anheuser-Busch in Los Angeles, said the company takes its employee safety seriously.

"The safety of our people is our top priority; following our safety protocol, we immediately contacted the fire department as a precautionary measure," the statement read. "This was a minor incident and we worked quickly to resolve it; there were no injuries and no impact on our facility."

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