Mesa FD says bicarbonate and bleach were mixed, causing the HAZMAT response
MESA, AZ — Mesa firefighters have evacuated the Brimhall Aquatic Center after a hazardous materials incident Thursday morning.Watch video from the scene in the player below:
Multiple treated in HAZMAT situation, evacuation of Brimall Aquatic Center in Mesa The Mesa Fire Department says sodium bicarbonate and bleach were mixed, and the mixture is"off-gassing," causing the HAZMAT response. Mesa police say six people were treated for exposure to the chemical. Three people are grade school aged and the other three are adults. It's unclear if the six people were all treated on scene or if any have been taken to the hospital.A spokesperson with the City of Mesa said this started around 8 a.m. during morning swim lessons at the aquatic center.
ABC15 is working on gathering more information on this incident and will bring it to you as soon as we learn more. Six people were treated from at hazmat situation during swim lessons at the aquatic center next to Franklin Brimhall junior high. The City Of Mesa parks and rec depart is working to determine how some kind of acid got into a chlorine drum releasing harmful gas in the area. Summer… pic.twitter.com/WwzMIkiANB
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