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Reported chemical mix prompts OR YMCA evacuation

The Columbian
Published: August 14, 2011, 5:00pm

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland fire department spokesman says four fire trucks and a hazardous materials vehicle responded Monday night to a report of chemicals mixing at the downtown Portland YMCA. The Oregonian reports (http://bit.ly/pM2ovi) that the building was evacuated. Fire spokesman Paul Corah says at least two people reported breathing problems.

The newspaper says a gallon of chlorine and six gallons of muriatic acid may have mixed. Muriatic acid is highly corrosive and caustic and is used as a cleaning agent.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com

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