By Ricardo Roura
May 6, 2024, 9:51 PM EDT
The bodies of two men were found in a cave described as artificial in Northridge along with an unidentified white powder.
The discovery was reported around 10:30 am this Sunday in an area that may be a homeless encampment in the 8700 block of North Lindley Avenuebehind an industrial complex and near some train tracks.
Firefighters who responded to the scene found two men dead. “inside a cave dug by humans”.
Because The presence of a white powder was noticed at the scene.a team specialized in hazardous materials, as well as Urban Search and Rescue, went to the site to help forensic doctors in the work to recover the two bodies, firefighters said.
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A dust test determined that it contained “traces of fentanyl”said Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Battalion Chief Scott Hilton.
“We were able to mitigate that, ensure that. We will get rid of that,” the LAFD battalion chief added.
Authorities believe the two individuals They probably died from a drug overdosebut the cause of death will be determined by the examinations of a forensic doctor.
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Hazmat specialists swept the area and They determined that all readings were normalin addition to the fact that the winds in the area had dissipated the small amounts of dust that had been detected at the time the two bodies were found.
The authorities assured that it does not represent risks to people outside the site and that it was not necessary to order any evacuation.
The area where the excavation was done was surrounded by rubble and garbage.
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