Dangerous leak at Fremont ice supply company

A hazardous materials incident at a Fremont business prompted a shelter-in-place order Friday.

Fremont Police Department said on social media that areas north of South Grimmer Boulevard, east of Grimmer Boulevard, south of Auto Mall Parkway and west of Fremont Boulevard are being evacuated until 1 p.m. It announced on social media that it is advising the public to do so.

Hazardous materials leak at Arctic Glacier, a business located at 43960 Fremont Blvd., Fremont Fire Department spokeswoman Aisha Knowles told SFGATE. An incident occurred and crews are investigating. Authorities were alerted to the dangerous leak around 11:45 a.m., the Mercury News reported. The specific substance that leaked is unknown.

Knowles said the building was evacuated after a report of hazardous materials, but no one was injured.

The area is near Pacific Commons Shopping Center, one of the city’s largest shopping hubs, just off South Grimmer Boulevard and Auto Mall Parkway.

Hazardous materials crews are currently on scene, according to live aerial footage from NBC Bay Area. Knowles said at 12:45 p.m. officials hope to resolve the issue within the next hour.

City officials have not released further information regarding this dangerous incident.

This is breaking news and will be updated.