Extremist group calls in bomb threat to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, officials say

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A bomb threat was made against Huntington Hospital in Pasadena Friday morning, prompting a large response from law enforcement.

The threat from an extremist group known to law enforcement was called in around 5:49 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian, but additional details were not available.

Emergency traffic was diverted from the hospital while authorities worked to clear the building.

Around 9 a.m., the Pasadena Police Department said the hospital was cleared and secured.