Contra Costa Fire hazardous materials crews in Martinez have determined the unknown substance in an abandoned tanker trailer that shut down Pacheco Blvd. Tuesday morning is not hazardous, according to fire officials.
Contra Costa Fire Chris Toler told CBS News Bay Area that three abandoned trailers were identified on the 3000 block of Pacheco Blvd. last week. While two of the tankers were removed by tow truck company on Friday, the third remaining tanker was set for removal Tuesday.
, the sheriff called Contra Costa Fire, who responded with fire and hazmat crews to the scene scene. Contra Costa Fire hazmat crews are working on a plan to identify the substance contained in the abandoned tanker to determine if it can be moved safely or if the substance needs to be removed first.Authorities are asking people to avoid the 3000 block of Pacheco Blvd. which is currently closed to all traffic between Howe Rd. and Morello Ave. Contra Costa Health units are also on scene. At 1:22 p.