The Wichita Falls Police Department issued a public safety alert Tuesday afternoon for the Allendale Road area, where the Wichita Falls Fire Department is investigating what officials describe as a hazardous materials situation.
According to the alert, the fire department was on scene addressing the hazmat incident as of Tuesday afternoon. WFPD asked residents in the area to follow guidance from emergency personnel.
City officials said further updates from WFPD and the fire department would be issued as the investigation progresses. Specific details about the nature of the hazardous materials, the cause, and whether any evacuations were ordered were not released in the initial alert.