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California family says home lab belonging to teen trying to cure cancer was misread by FBI
(KTLA) — A California family whose home was surrounded by FBI agents and SWAT Team members after “suspicious” items were found in its garage says there is nothing nefarious about the discovery.
The investigation started on Feb. 23 when the landlord of the property, located in the gated Altair community in Irvine, called police to report “suspicious” materials.
The FBI, along with Orange County Fire Authority personnel and the California National Guard’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, responded to the property to investigate. Throughout the probe, which has now lasted a week, agents covered in hazmat gear have been seen entering the home and removing unknown items.
It was later revealed by Irvine police that the incident began “after a juvenile at the residence mixed unknown chemicals.”
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
FBI agents, hazmat personnel and law enforcement continue investigating a home in Irvine on Feb. 25, 2026, after “suspicious” materials were discovered. (KTLA)
“The specific substances involved,........