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A chlorine spill in a Houston, Texas, lazy river pool has left 12 people, including at least seven children, with “possible accidental ingestion.”
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peñawrote on TwitterSaturday that an apparent “over-chlorination” of a pool caused 12 people to be transported to a local hospital from the Club Westside fitness center.
Peña asked locals to “stay clear of the area due to ongoing emergency operations” shortly before 6 p.m. local time Saturday night, before eventually revealing over two hours later that the situation was “under control.”
Peña added, “Exposure to over-chlorination can provoke asthma, nausea, skin & eye irritation.”
It is unclear what age ranges the other two patients were.
According to Club Westside’ssite, the location features “a 32-person Jacuzzi, kids’ waterslide, and three pools heated year-round.”
The Houston Fire Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional details.
source: people.com
