Six firefighting teams and a hazardous materials unit were dispatched to the Neve Ilan country club Friday after a chemical reaction from mixing chlorine and acid caused eye irritation among guests. Firefighters diluted the spill and monitored the pool area to prevent the fumes from spreading. The incident ended with no injuries.
Friday afternoon, firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Neve Ilan country club, west of Jerusalem. According to Israel Fire and Rescue Services, six teams from the Bet Shemesh and Jerusalem districts, along with the regional hazardous materials unit, were dispatched after guests reported eye irritation. On arrival, they determined the cause was a chemical reaction from mixing chlorine and acid in the pool area. Firefighters diluted the spill and monitored the vicinity to contain the evaporating fumes. The incident ended without casualties and guests returned to routine activity.
This is a localized non-combat incident with no reported injuries or wider public health implications.
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