San Luis Obispo City Fire Responds to Report of Unknown Powder at Broad Street Business

The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department responded this morning to a report of a potentially hazardous substance at a business located in the 4000 block of Broad Street.

At 9:42 a.m. [Monday, March 16], office management contacted the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department after an employee reported experiencing skin irritation following contact with a white powdery substance the previous week.

San Luis Obispo City Fire personnel responded and initiated a hazardous materials response, requesting assistance from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Hazardous Materials Team.

During the investigation, a portion of the building was temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employees and responding personnel while the substance was evaluated.

At approximately 12:08 PM, following testing and assessment by the hazardous materials team, the substance was determined to be non-hazardous. The scene was then cleared and the business resumed normal operations.

There were no injuries reported, and no ongoing hazard to the public.

The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department reminds businesses and residents that reporting unknown substances promptly allows emergency personnel to safely evaluate potential hazards and protect public health and safety.