Incident
Hazardous materials
Date
9.17am - 16 August 2021
Last updated
11.45am - 16 August 2021
Status
Closed
Incident type
Initial
Location
Combe St. Nicholas
Attending station
Chard
A fire engine from Chard and a hazardous materials officer responded to a call from a domestic property for concerns regarding hazardous materials.
The resident had accidentally mixed two household cleaning products believed to have been a form of bleach and acid which produced a chlorine gas.
The resident was able to safely remove and dispose of the chemical mix and crews helped to ventilate the property.
The resident received medical attention from paramedics after inhaling fumes.