Garden Grove apartment complex evacuated after deceased male discovered

Firefighters in Garden Grove were on the scene in the area of Magnolia Street and Central Avenue after receiving a call for medical help.

The call came in to the fire department at around 7:10 p.m. and when first responders arrived to a lower apartment, they detected a suspicious odor, called hazmat units and evacuated surrounding apartments.  

Crews did not find any hazardous materials, though a deceased male was discovered in the apartment. 

Fire investigators are on the scene, along with Garden Grove police. 

No other information was immediately available.