Hazmat unit called to chlorine scare at Parkridge Centre

Saskatoon fire crews, a hazmat team and a decontamination unit responded to a hazardous materials call Tuesday morning at Parkridge Centre, a long-term care home located in the city’s west end.

Crews discovered chlorine gas, a toxic and corrosive material, shortly after they arrived around 10 a.m.

In a media release, Saskatoon fire said it was caused by an error while mixing chlorine powder with water.

Two Parkridge employees were treated at the scene but declined to be taken to hospital.

The facility was ventilated and determined to be safe by officials.