Update #2: Ongoing hazardous materials incident

The hazardous materials incident in the Manchester Industrial area remains ongoing.

Throughout the afternoon our Tactical Unit officers conducted multiple controlled detonations of the hazardous materials, now believed to include picric acid.

Along with the Calgary Fire Department, our Tactical Unit has conducted extensive testing of the substances. Following further analysis and the establishment of a safe transport method, the remaining hazardous materials will be relocated to expedite the detonation process and minimize impact to the public. Safety of the public and emergency service personnel remains our top priority. As this is an ongoing incident, no further details related to the transport will be released at this time.

At this time, the evacuation zone remains in effect and Calgarians are asked to avoid the area while our operations continue. Additional updates will be shared when available.

Our investigation into this incident continues. At this time, it is believed that a local moving company was contracted to dispose of several substances, however the substances were mislabelled prior to being transported. As a result of this mislabelling, the substances sat for approximately 10 days.

When the package was opened, the true contents of the package was discovered and our Tactical Unit was engaged to determine a plan for disposal. This investigation remains ongoing.

No Drone Zone

As part of our response to the ongoing hazardous materials incident in the Manchester Industrial area, a NOTAM has been issued for an area of two nautical miles & 2000ft vertical restriction from the centre of 4630 Macleod Trail.  This includes a flight restriction for all RPAS, drones & unmanned aircrafts.  This NOTAM is in effect until further notice.

Thank you for your co-operation.