Burbank police say that closure of all northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway at Burbank Boulevard is due to the discovery of an unattended backpack emitting smoke on the overpass.
A passerby reported the suspicious backpack on the Burbank Boulevard back around 1:30 p.m.
Officers confirmed the backpack was emitting smoke and immediately called the Sheriff’s Department Arson and Explosives Detail to investigate.
All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway have been closed.
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Source: NBC Los Angeles
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