Hazmat team evacuates Vallejo Inn, substance tests positive as meth

Hazmat team responds to unidentified substance, Vallejo Inn evacuated

An unidentified hazardous material was found at the Vallejo Inn on 444 Tennessee Street on Wednesday afternoon. A hazmat team is responding and the area has been cleared while crews work to secure the material. 

VALLEJO, Calif. - An unidentified hazardous material was found at the Vallejo Inn on 444 Tennessee Street on Wednesday afternoon. After a hazmat team responded, it was later revealed that the substance tested positive for meth. The area had to be cleared while crews worked to secure the material. 

5-gallon bucket

What we know:

The Vallejo Fire Department said they were notified of a possible hazardous material in a five-gallon bucket at the Vallejo Inn at around 1:40 p.m. This prompted a full hazmat response, officials said. The property was evacuated for the safety of the occupants of the inn. 

Hazmat team response in Vallejo. 

In addition, Tennessee Street was shut down between Sonoma Boulevard and Sacramento Street. 

The Solano County Hazardous Materials Team was dispatched to the scene where they remained while working to identify and contain the material. 

SkyFOX over the scene

SkyFOX flew over the scene and saw crews working in a calm and organized manner. There were people wearing hazmat suits as well as camouflage fatigues. 

It is not clear where the meth came from or if any arrests were made in regards to this illegal substance.  

Hazardous materials team responds to Vallejo Inn.