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Hazardous gas sends 8 to hospital after chemicals mix at Victoria pool
Two chemicals mixed in a mechanical room, producing chlorine gas and sending 8 people to hospital in stable condition, officials said.
- On Friday, eight people were hospitalized after a chlorine gas release at the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre in Victoria, prompting immediate evacuation and closure of the facility.
- Victoria Fire Chief Dan Atkinson stated two chemicals mixed in the mechanical room, creating an uncontrolled release that caused upper respiratory distress among patrons inside the building.
- Members of the Capital Regional District Hazmat Response Team entered the building just before 2 p.m. in protective gear to isolate and safely dispose of the chemicals.
- Paramedics transported eight patients to hospitals in "stable" condition, and the City of Victoria lifted the shelter-in-place order at 3 p.m. after confirming no ongoing risk.
- The aging 55-year-old facility is scheduled to close later this year, with a $209-million replacement project currently in the design phase expected to take nearly two years.
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Gas from mixed chemicals at Victoria pool send 8 to hospital
Eight taken to hospital after chlorine gas released at Victoria, B.C. pool
Eight people were taken to hospital and residents living on Victoria, B.C.'s Pembroke Street were told to stay indoors and shelter in place after chlorine gas was released at Crystal Pool on Friday.
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