HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department said several people were taken to the hospital after suffering from possible chlorine poisoning in west Houston.
The incident happened in the 1200 block of Wilcrest Drive. The fire department received the call shortly before 5 p.m. Several other people, including children, were said to be having a reaction to something in the water. The fire department said the people transported may have accidentally ingested chlorine after a spill.
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🚨HazMat chemical exposure (possibly Chlorine) at 1200 Wilcrest. @HoustonFire is on scene.
— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) June 24, 2023
The incident is still active and fluid. Several patients transported for medical evaluation.
Please stay clear of the area due to ongoing emergency operations.
The fire department said a total of 12 people were transported to the hospital.
@houstonfire responded to a report of a chlorine spill with possible accidental ingestion in lazy river pool area at 1200 Wilcrest just before 5pm, today, June 24. 7 children and 3 adults have been transported to the hospital. Several went by private vehicle. @FireChiefofHFD
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) June 25, 2023
The fire department said the cause appears to be an over-chlorination of the pool.
Incident is under control. Cause appears to be an over-chlorination of the pool(s)
— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) June 25, 2023
Good work by @HoustonFire to quickly triage & transport people. 12 patients transported from the location
⚠️Exposure to over-chlorination can provoke asthma, nausea, skin & eye irritation https://t.co/iYDoZnWf8H