Oakland

Hazmat Crews Respond to Van Possibly Emitting Radiation in Oakland

Hazmat crews and a bomb squad on Wednesday afternoon responded to a van possibly emitting radiation at a tow yard in Oakland, officials said.

Fire officials said the incident was reported at Auto Plus Towing, 5051 Coliseum Way. Authorities eventually cleared the scene after finding "a commercial oil pressure gauge emitting extremely low common radiation, which is no cause for concern."

No other information was immediately available.

Hazmat crews and a bomb squad on Wednesday afternoon responded to a van possibly emitting radiation at a tow yard in Oakland, officials said.
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