Update – Just before 10am, the MCFRS HazMat Team determined it was ok AND safe to re-occupy.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to OneLife Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave in Bethesda on Tuesday, February 27, for the report of a chemical/chlorine spill.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, emergency personnel were dispatched for “uncontained hazmat with chlorine leak while delivery of product.” The chlorine leak was isolated to a small area in the basement of the gym and Hazmat has made entry to assess and contain the issue.
The building was evacuated and two patients were transported to to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Update: – 4400 Montgomery Av – One Life Fitness…Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patients transported to NLTI, Building remains evacuated, hazmat will determine when safe for re-entry
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 27, 2024