A 17-year-old in Irvine triggered a hazmat alert, causing evacuations, but no injuries occurred.

A 17-year-old boy is at the center of an investigation in Irvine after a hazardous materials alert prompted evacuations and lockdowns at multiple schools and businesses. Authorities say he was involved in an incident involving a suspicious substance, but no injuries were reported. The teen, who has not been charged, expressed distress, saying he was just trying to go home. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.