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EXCESS CHLORINE IN A HOT TUB AND POOL FORCED 75 GUESTS TO EVACUATE THE HILTON GARDEN INN IN WALDORF HOTEL, MARYLAND; 2 CHILDREN BECAME SICK







MARCH 14, 2015

WALDORF, MARYLAND (WUSA9)

Excess chlorine in a hot tub and pool forced 70 guests to evacuate the Hilton Garden Inn in Waldorf Saturday, fire officials said.

At approximately 8:46 a.m., fire officials say crews responded to the Hilton Garden Inn located at 10385 O'Donnell Place for a report of two children who may have been exposed to a chemical reaction in the hot tub and pool of the hotel. Crews noticed a strong chemical odor coming from the hot tub and pool on the first floor that had spread to three of the five floors.

Fire officials say crews decided to evacuate about 70 hotel guests to a library across the street. With the assistance of the Prince George's County Hazmat Team, crews determined that a PUMP AND/OR filter malfunction was allowing too much chlorine to get through and that caused a chemical reaction, fire officials said.

A three and six-year-old reported a burning sensation in the eyes and skin. Officials say the children were treated at the scene by EMS personnel and released to their parents.

Fire officials say no one else was affected by the chemical reaction.
Source: wtop.com