A possible chemical leak involving chlorine being delivered to a Burbank park prompted evacuations and a hazardous-materials investigation Wednesday.
The situation was reported early Wednesday at McCambridge Park, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank Fire Department officials urged people to avoid the area while the investigation was conducted. The park was evacuated.
It was unclear what prompted the investigation. MyBurbank.com reported that there may have been a mishap involving a truck delivering chemicals to the pool at the park.
Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony posted on Twitter that the entire park was being closed off and “the air reeks of chlorine.”
“Looks like an outside contractor, not a city truck, was the cause,” the mayor wrote.
MyBurbank.com reported that at least two people were being evaluated by paramedics at the scene. Burbank fire officials could not be immediately reached to confirm the number or extent of any injuries.