The Saskatoon Fire Department says they are on the scene of a hazardous materials call after an unknown substance was found behind Quality Inn and Suites at 1715 Idylwyld Drive North around 8:30 a.m. this morning.

The Fire Department says haz-mat crews are working to identify the origin of the substance through a variety of testing processes.

So far, one person suffered direct exposure to the substance but their condition is unknown.

There is no risk to any members of the public who have not been directly exposed.

You will see a large police and fire presence in the area such as a fire engine, the haz-mat unit, a decontamination unit, and a mobile command unit.