Chlorine Gas Leak Reported at Daejeon Sports Facility; 15 Evacuated

At around 5:30 a.m. today (August 30), a report was filed with 119 stating that a substance suspected to be chlorine gas had leaked from a sports facility in Seo-gu, Daejeon.

Fire authorities dispatched personnel to the scene after receiving reports of strange odors and breathing difficulties.

While no casualties have been reported so far, 15 people inside the building, including visitors, evacuated outside.

A malfunction in the chlorine generator was identified at the scene, and fire authorities completed safety measures such as ventilation.

(Photo provided by Daejeon Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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