HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A chemical exposure impacted a dozen people at Club Westside on Saturday, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Firefighters said chlorine spilled into the lazy river at a family sports fitness club owned by Mattress Mack just before 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of Wilcrest Drive.
Authorities initially said seven children and three adults were taken to the hospital after possibly ingesting chlorine. In an update, HFD said 12 people were hospitalized.
@houstonfire responded to a report of a chlorine spill with possible accidental ingestion in lazy river pool area at 1200 Wilcrest just before 5pm, today, June 24. 7 children and 3 adults have been transported to the hospital. Several went by private vehicle. @FireChiefofHFD
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) June 25, 2023
Chief Samuel Peña tweeted that the spill was under control at about 8:25 p.m., applauding firefighter crews for quickly assisting club members. He said an over-chlorination of the pool caused the incident.
Incident is under control. Cause appears to be an over-chlorination of the pool(s)Good work by @HoustonFire to quickly triage & transport people. 12 patients transported from the location⚠️Exposure to over-chlorination can provoke asthma, nausea, skin & eye irritation https://t.co/iYDoZnWf8H
— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) June 25, 2023
