Firefighters were seen putting on HAZMAT suits to enter the Salmon Arm pool and rec centre on July 17. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

Firefighters were seen putting on HAZMAT suits to enter the Salmon Arm pool and rec centre on July 17. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm Fire Department detouring pedestrains away from pool and rec centre

The department has brought hazardous materials gear to the scene.

Fire trucks were on scene and turning pedestrians away from the area of the Salmon Arm pool and rec centre shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday July 17.

The department has brought out hazardous material response gear and cordoned off the area. Firefighters were seen suiting up in hazardou material suits.

The pool and rec centre are currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More to come.


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