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Building Evacuated, Two Hospitalized After Bear Spray Used

700 Santa Clara Ave, West End, Alameda

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Summary

  • A hazardous materials incident in Alameda, California, was traced to bear spray intentionally released inside a four-story apartment building.
  • The incident led to the evacuation of the building and nearby areas, with one child and one adult hospitalized.
  • The situation was resolved after the substance was neutralized, and residents were allowed to return.

Timeline

Officials say the remaining substance has been neutralized and residents are being allowed back inside. The shelter order has been lifted and nearby roads have reopened.

Fire officials say the unknown substance found inside the apartment building has been identified as bear spray, which a known subject allegedly sprayed intentionally.

The remainder of the apartment building is being evacuated out of precaution. Santa Clara Avenue remains closed.

An update from the City of Alameda Fire Department indicates efforts are ongoing to identify an unknown substance found inside an apartment building.

Fire crews responded inside a four-story apartment complex. Authorities evacuated the building and nearby structures.

Officials say one child and one adult were transported to a hospital while investigators continue testing and assessing the situation.

Residents in the immediate area have been contacted by officials to evacuate the area.

Traffic control measures are in place, closing down Santa Clara Avenue between Webster Street and Page Street.

According to the City of Alameda Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter), crews are on the scene of a potential Hazardous Materials Incident with multiple patients on the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 700 Santa Clara Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of EMS in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1525 Webster St.

Officials say the remaining substance has been neutralized and residents are being allowed back inside. The shelter order has been lifted and nearby roads have reopened.

Fire officials say the unknown substance found inside the apartment building has been identified as bear spray, which a known subject allegedly sprayed intentionally.

The remainder of the apartment building is being evacuated out of precaution. Santa Clara Avenue remains closed.

An update from the City of Alameda Fire Department indicates efforts are ongoing to identify an unknown substance found inside an apartment building.

Fire crews responded inside a four-story apartment complex. Authorities evacuated the building and nearby structures.

Officials say one child and one adult were transported to a hospital while investigators continue testing and assessing the situation.

Residents in the immediate area have been contacted by officials to evacuate the area.

Traffic control measures are in place, closing down Santa Clara Avenue between Webster Street and Page Street.

According to the City of Alameda Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter), crews are on the scene of a potential Hazardous Materials Incident with multiple patients on the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 700 Santa Clara Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of EMS in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1525 Webster St.

Officials say the remaining substance has been neutralized and residents are being allowed back inside. The shelter order has been lifted and nearby roads have reopened.

Fire officials say the unknown substance found inside the apartment building has been identified as bear spray, which a known subject allegedly sprayed intentionally.

The remainder of the apartment building is being evacuated out of precaution. Santa Clara Avenue remains closed.

An update from the City of Alameda Fire Department indicates efforts are ongoing to identify an unknown substance found inside an apartment building.

Fire crews responded inside a four-story apartment complex. Authorities evacuated the building and nearby structures.

Officials say one child and one adult were transported to a hospital while investigators continue testing and assessing the situation.

Residents in the immediate area have been contacted by officials to evacuate the area.

Traffic control measures are in place, closing down Santa Clara Avenue between Webster Street and Page Street.

According to the City of Alameda Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter), crews are on the scene of a potential Hazardous Materials Incident with multiple patients on the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 700 Santa Clara Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of EMS in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1525 Webster St.

Officials say the remaining substance has been neutralized and residents are being allowed back inside. The shelter order has been lifted and nearby roads have reopened.

Fire officials say the unknown substance found inside the apartment building has been identified as bear spray, which a known subject allegedly sprayed intentionally.

The remainder of the apartment building is being evacuated out of precaution. Santa Clara Avenue remains closed.

An update from the City of Alameda Fire Department indicates efforts are ongoing to identify an unknown substance found inside an apartment building.

Fire crews responded inside a four-story apartment complex. Authorities evacuated the building and nearby structures.

Officials say one child and one adult were transported to a hospital while investigators continue testing and assessing the situation.

Residents in the immediate area have been contacted by officials to evacuate the area.

Traffic control measures are in place, closing down Santa Clara Avenue between Webster Street and Page Street.

According to the City of Alameda Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter), crews are on the scene of a potential Hazardous Materials Incident with multiple patients on the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 700 Santa Clara Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of EMS in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1525 Webster St.

Officials say the remaining substance has been neutralized and residents are being allowed back inside. The shelter order has been lifted and nearby roads have reopened.

Fire officials say the unknown substance found inside the apartment building has been identified as bear spray, which a known subject allegedly sprayed intentionally.

The remainder of the apartment building is being evacuated out of precaution. Santa Clara Avenue remains closed.

An update from the City of Alameda Fire Department indicates efforts are ongoing to identify an unknown substance found inside an apartment building.

Fire crews responded inside a four-story apartment complex. Authorities evacuated the building and nearby structures.

Officials say one child and one adult were transported to a hospital while investigators continue testing and assessing the situation.

Residents in the immediate area have been contacted by officials to evacuate the area.

Traffic control measures are in place, closing down Santa Clara Avenue between Webster Street and Page Street.

According to the City of Alameda Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter), crews are on the scene of a potential Hazardous Materials Incident with multiple patients on the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 700 Santa Clara Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of EMS in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1525 Webster St.

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Comments30

rafoceanMar 16 at 3:37 PM

Thank you for sharing your live. Ill avoid the area. I usually take my dog for a walk and ride right at that very spot

blindspot3Mar 16 at 3:36 PM

I’m watching Fox local live stream… They’ve got the helicopter view right now. I think I saw you :-)

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:26 AM

@blindspot3 ha!

AlamedaDLPMar 16 at 3:36 PM

Thanks for doing such a good job reporting what’s happening. You did an amazing job of informing us.

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:28 AM

@AlamedaDLP thank youu! It was kinda fun! (Stressful, but feeling of purpose - “fun” lol)

CharlotteUser77383005Mar 16 at 3:42 PM

KTVU2 article says 1 child and 1 adult taken to hospital

rafoceanMar 16 at 3:37 PM

Thank you for sharing your live. Ill avoid the area. I usually take my dog for a walk and ride right at that very spot

blindspot3Mar 16 at 3:36 PM

I’m watching Fox local live stream… They’ve got the helicopter view right now. I think I saw you :-)

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:26 AM

@blindspot3 ha!

AlamedaDLPMar 16 at 3:36 PM

Thanks for doing such a good job reporting what’s happening. You did an amazing job of informing us.

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:28 AM

@AlamedaDLP thank youu! It was kinda fun! (Stressful, but feeling of purpose - “fun” lol)

CharlotteUser77383005Mar 16 at 3:42 PM

KTVU2 article says 1 child and 1 adult taken to hospital

rafoceanMar 16 at 3:37 PM

Thank you for sharing your live. Ill avoid the area. I usually take my dog for a walk and ride right at that very spot

blindspot3Mar 16 at 3:36 PM

I’m watching Fox local live stream… They’ve got the helicopter view right now. I think I saw you :-)

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:26 AM

@blindspot3 ha!

AlamedaDLPMar 16 at 3:36 PM

Thanks for doing such a good job reporting what’s happening. You did an amazing job of informing us.

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:28 AM

@AlamedaDLP thank youu! It was kinda fun! (Stressful, but feeling of purpose - “fun” lol)

CharlotteUser77383005Mar 16 at 3:42 PM

KTVU2 article says 1 child and 1 adult taken to hospital

rafoceanMar 16 at 3:37 PM

Thank you for sharing your live. Ill avoid the area. I usually take my dog for a walk and ride right at that very spot

blindspot3Mar 16 at 3:36 PM

I’m watching Fox local live stream… They’ve got the helicopter view right now. I think I saw you :-)

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:26 AM

@blindspot3 ha!

AlamedaDLPMar 16 at 3:36 PM

Thanks for doing such a good job reporting what’s happening. You did an amazing job of informing us.

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:28 AM

@AlamedaDLP thank youu! It was kinda fun! (Stressful, but feeling of purpose - “fun” lol)

CharlotteUser77383005Mar 16 at 3:42 PM

KTVU2 article says 1 child and 1 adult taken to hospital

rafoceanMar 16 at 3:37 PM

Thank you for sharing your live. Ill avoid the area. I usually take my dog for a walk and ride right at that very spot

blindspot3Mar 16 at 3:36 PM

I’m watching Fox local live stream… They’ve got the helicopter view right now. I think I saw you :-)

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:26 AM

@blindspot3 ha!

AlamedaDLPMar 16 at 3:36 PM

Thanks for doing such a good job reporting what’s happening. You did an amazing job of informing us.

concordUser2328205014Mar 17 at 12:28 AM

@AlamedaDLP thank youu! It was kinda fun! (Stressful, but feeling of purpose - “fun” lol)

CharlotteUser77383005Mar 16 at 3:42 PM

KTVU2 article says 1 child and 1 adult taken to hospital

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