SAN JOSE, Calif. — Two Alaska Airlines flight attendants were treated after falling ill during a flight from Seattle to San Jose, California, Thursday evening.
Alaska Airlines officials said flight attendants on Flight 322 noticed a light white powdery substance coming out of a galley ceiling vent.
The flight landed at 6:54 p.m. at Mineta San Jose International Airport and the San Jose Fire Department responded with hazmat units.
@SJFD handled a Hazmat incident at the airport. Material still not identified. Alaska airlines working to identify. pic.twitter.com/szUo4RRBcx
— San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) January 13, 2017
Officials confirmed that powder fell from an air vent and triggered a hazardous material response.
Crews inspected the substance and it is believed to be residue left over after de-icing the plane. Alaska Airlines officials said the de-icing fluid is non-toxic.
One flight attendant was taken to the hospital.
There were 180 passengers on the flight along with six crew members. Passengers did not report feeling sick.
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