Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Hazmat incident reopens 605 Freeway in City of Industry
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Both directions of the 605 Freeway reopened after a hazmat incident shut down the roadway between the 10 Freeway and SR-60 in the City of Industry Friday afternoon, according to CHP. CHP said it was notified around 9:46 a.m. about reports of an unknown substance leaking.
WHO: California Highway Patrol (CHP); Los Angeles Communications Center
WHAT: A hazardous material incident involving an unknown leaking substance led to a shutdown of the 605 Freeway; both directions later reopened.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026
WHERE: City of Industry, Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: CHP said it received reports of an unknown substance leaking, prompting the hazmat response and freeway shutdown.
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