GW Building Evacuated for Chlorine Leak
Security guard reports trouble breathing
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 | Updated 6:32 PM EST
Hazmat crews try to determine if there's a chlorine leak at GW.
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WASHINGTON -- A health and wellness center at George Washington University was evacuated for authorities to investigate a possible chlorine leak.
A possible leak on the second floor of the building located on G Street in Northwest was reported Wedneseday afternoon, D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer said. A chlorine leak involving a swimming pool was contained in the building.
A security guard who encountered the substance that spilled reported that he had trouble breathing, Piringer said. Paramedics evaluated him.
G and 23rd streets were closed for a time in the area.
Posted Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 - 2:27 PM EST
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