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Hazmat Team Responds To Possible Incident In Danbury

Firefighters said crews were operating in Danbury following reports of a possible hazardous materials incident.

Danbury firefighters reported responding to a possible hazardous materials incident in the Newtown Road area Monday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

DANBURY, CT — Danbury firefighters and the department's hazardous materials team are responding to a possible hazmat incident in the Newtown Road area, according to the firefighters' union.

Danbury Professional Fire Fighters Local 801 announced the response in a Facebook post Monday.

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"Local 801 members and the DFD hazardous materials team are currently operating at a possible hazmat incident in the Newtown Road area," the union said.

Officials have not identified the material involved or provided an exact location.

No information about injuries, evacuations or potential hazards to the public was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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