The Milwaukee Fire Department is handling a hazmat situation near Maitland Park.
TMJ4 is on the scene now where there is a large presence of both fire fighters and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. TMJ4 has been told MCSO made the call about the incident.
Watch: MFD Hazmat team finds household acid in Maitland Park:
According to MCSO, deputies were called to Maitland Park for a domestic violence incident around 8:00 on Tuesday morning. When they arrived, deputies say they found several barrels filled with acid, which they thought might be battery acid.
TMJ4's Mary Jo Ola is learning the material was a household acid and that crews were able to clean it up safely.
Leaders with MCSO say that's when they called the Milwaukee Fire Department, and the investigation is ongoing.
We are working to learn more about the situation and will update you as more information becomes available.
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