White Powder Prompts Hazmat Response At LA City Hall

LOS ANGELES, CA — A hazmat investigation was launched Monday afternoon after a white powdery substance was discovered at City Hall.

The substance was observed inside a sealed bag in a mailroom at City Hall East at 200 N. Main St., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

City Hall East is a separate building from the main City Hall. The two are connected by a pedestrian walkway that spans Main Street.

One person — who was not exposed to the substance — was assessed and declined medical transport, according to the LAFD.

A Los Angeles Police Department hazmat team was expected to respond to the scene.

KTLA aired aerial footage of the scene, showing a single fire truck, along with several other vehicles, parked on Main Street.

City News Service contributed to this report.

This is a developing story, refresh for updates.

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