California state health officials plan to remove radioactive material that was found in an unoccupied San Mateo County home, authorities said. Redwood City Fire Chief Stan Maupin identified the radioactive elements as cobalt 57 and radium 286. FUKUSHIMA DISASTER SURVIVORS TO MOVE BACK TO RADIOACTIVE HOMESThe discovery of the radioactive material prompted temporary closures of nearby streets, along with the nearby Burton Park and San Carlos Youth Center. Authorities identified, contained and secured the material Thursday night, Tara Peterson, assistant city manager for the city, said, according to KTVU. Officials from the California Department of Public Health plan to remove the material and dispose of it.

Source: Fox News May 03, 2019 18:33 UTC