PUTNAM, Conn. — The Hale YMCA in Putnam has been reopened after briefly closing due to a hydrochloric acid spill on Wednesday night.
The YMCA was inspected and is safe to open back up at 9:30 a.m. Although, there will be no morning classes or KidsZone.
On Wednesday night, an employee at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center noticed a chemical smell coming from the pool filtration room, and out of caution, the YMCA was evacuated.
The Putnam Fire Department determined that the smell was due to a hydrochloric acid spill of approximately five to 10 gallons, according to a social media post by the Y.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the YMCA is working with local public safety officials to determine any necessary corrections or repairs.
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