Earlier today, the Los Angeles Fire Department was on the scene at a Woodland Hills high school where a long-unopened "safe" in a chemistry classroom sparked a chemical scare. At approximately 10:58 AM, LAFD units responded to 23750 W Califa St due to reports of a potentially hazardous situation triggered by the recent earthquake jostling the contents of the safe. According to a statement from the LAFD, the first engine company on scene utilized a gas meter that failed to detect any hazardous substances, and no medical complaints were presented by staff or students.

Despite the initial concern, which could have easily escalated to a larger crisis, the LAFD Haz Mat Squad was quick to thoroughly investigate the matter. By 12:20 PM, they had completed their evaluation and determined there to be no present dangers. The Los Angeles School Police Department is set to take over the incident, as reported in the LAFD update. The precise contents of the safe and the reasons for its long period of abandonment in the classroom remain undisclosed at this time.

The incident occurred in Council District 3 and the response included units FS 105, Batt 17 from the Valley Bureau. Engaged teams included E105, E287, JT2, and SQ87. With the nature of today's schools often being hubs of not just education but also community activity, the possibility of finding such relics from the past can serve to remind us of the ever-present complexities lurking in our city’s storied institutions.

No injuries or health impacts have been reported in connection with this incident. Margaret Stewart of the LAFD has confirmed that “there are no patients with any medical complaints." This information comes as a relief during a time when school safety is increasingly becoming a focus of community concern. The conclusive findings likely allowed for students and staff to return to normal activities, with LAFD ensuring the safety of all involved before departing the scene. For any follow-up media queries, the LAFD has referred to the LA School PD.