Part of a street in northwest D.C. was temporarily shut down Sunday evening as a hazmat team investigated a "suspicious" backpack.
D.C. Fire and EMS said there was an undetermined substance in the backpack discovered in the 400 block of 19th Street NW. Medics treated one person exposed to the substance.
About 6:40 p.m., fire officials said no hazards were found and the person has been taken to the hospital for evaluation.
The Northwest lanes of 19th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue were closed as police and fire officials investigated. Fire units are now clearing the scene.
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