A chemical reaction was the cause of a hazmat incident which briefly blanketed a Somersby industrial area in a hazardous fog on January 20.
A chlorine leak at pool chemical manufacturer Fluidra’s Pile Rd factory has been blamed for the incident,
Two people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties and others were evacuated from the vicinity, after the leak generated a vapour cloud which was unsafe to breathe in.
Fire and Rescue NSW’s Hazardous Materials Unit attended and established a decontamination zone and worked throughout the day to clear the air and contain the spill.
They remained on site for around five hours before giving the area the all clear.
A SafeWork NSW investigation into the incident is now underway.
Source:
Media release, Jan 20
Fire and Rescue NSW