Hazmat scene shuts down road in Ahwatukee

AHWATUKEE, Ariz. - Chandler Boulevard was shut down in Ahwatukee after firefighters said an unknown substance was found early Tuesday morning.

The investigation was underway on Oct. 22 near Chandler Boulevard and 44th Street.

Phoenix Fire said there were no evacuations or injuries, as well as no threat to the public.

Chandler Boulevard was shut down near 44th Street on Oct. 22 after firefighters said an unknown substance was found.

Hazmat crews removed a political sign in connection to an unknown substance found in Ahwatukee on Oct. 22.

Video at the scene showed hazmat crews removing a political sign off a tree while at the scene of the investigation into the unknown substance.

Chandler Boulevard has reopened in both directions from 44th Street to a few blocks west.

Phoenix Police will conduct a follow-up investigation into the incident.