Posted on Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 12:30 p.m.
Chlorine leak evacuates Dexter's Wylie Elementary School
By Cindy Heflin
Firefighters evacuated Wylie Elementary School in Dexter Saturday after a pool pump malfunctioned, releasing too much chlorine.
People attending a swim meet at the school called to report smelling a strong odor of chlorine about 9:15 a.m., said firefighter Dave Wiseley. Firefighters evacuated about 50 to 75 people, and the swim meet was moved to the Ann Arbor Country Club, he said.
Firefighters opened doors and windows for ventilation. Four members of the Washtenaw County Hazardous Materials Team were called in to test the air, Wiseley said. Firefighters were still at the school about noon.
Comments
BornNRaised
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 : 11:59 p.m.
Mr. Ed is clearly an expert. Maybe he should provide us all with a comprehensive HazMat plan to protect the community. Or... just continue to armchair quarterback.
Mr. Ed
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 6:36 p.m.
Four members of the Washtenaw County Hazardous Materials Team were called in to test the air. How do they test the air and why does it take 4 people.
BradP
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 : 5:35 a.m.
@Jared Now that makes sense.
Jared Mauch
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 : 3:05 a.m.
It takes at least two. The buddy system helps keep people safe in the event one is overcome by the fumes.
Mr. Ed
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 8:54 p.m.
Geez how hard is it you smell chlorine and you leave the area. 4 guys on OT to check for a chlorine leak is excessive and a waste of taxpayers money. Has noting to do with the working class.
Tom Todd
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 8:11 p.m.
I take it your family was not at the pool,who cares about the working class anyway, am I correct?