MILLVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chemical leak at a pool caused evacuations in the area on Thursday.
Repairs were underway in the pump house at Little Fishing Creek Area Swimming Pool when a leak caused two chemicals to mix, according to the pool's Facebook page.
The pool was already closed at the time of the leak due to the repairs. The pool's social media said the leak was discovered immediately, and safety procedures were initiated.
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According to the Hemlock Township Police Department, a hazmat team and the Department of Environmental Protection came onto the scene to assist with monitoring and cleanup. Affected areas were evacuated, and a perimeter was established around the area to keep people at a safe distance from the incident.
The pool is closed until further notice.
