FBI hazmat raid of Irvine home sparked by teen’s 'homemade science lab'

Possible hazardous materials found in Irvine home

A rental home in a gated Irvine community was raided by the FBI. 

IRVINE, Calif. - An investigation continues after a rental home inside a gated community in Irvine was searched by federal agents for possible hazardous materials. 

What we know:

Irvine police officers were first called to the home Monday after a landlord reported suspicious circumstances inside the property near Cartwheel and Illuna, off Irvine Boulevard. 

When officers went inside the home, they found what was believed to be a homemade science lab and signs that it had caught fire. That discovery prompted police to contact the Orange County Fire Authority.

Hazmat teams were brought in to identify chemicals and written materials found inside the home. Authorities said the materials raised serious concerns.

The investigation was later turned over to the FBI. The agency said its evidence response team and hazardous evidence response team responded at the request of local and county authorities.

SkyFOX video from the scene showed FBI hazmat teams working inside and around the home while wearing gas masks and protective gear.

The FBI said there is no known threat to the public. Officials also confirmed that no arrests have been made, no injuries have been reported and no evacuation orders have been issued.

On Thursday, Irvine Police confirmed the incident started after a juvenile at the residence mixed unknown chemicals.

Investigators have not said what the substances were, but said they are being carefully evaluated.

The Irvine Police Department shared the following statement, "Our top priority remains the safety of our community and preserving the integrity of the investigation. There are still no evacuations and no known danger to the public."

The investigation remains active.