Update - chlorine leak - Civic Pool

ACT Fire & Rescue has contained and cleared the chlorine leak at Civic Pool.

Atmospheric monitoring has deemed the area safe.

The site has been handed back to pool management.

Firefighters have contained the chlorine leak and are working with contractors to safely dispose the liquid.

The exclusion zone has been downgraded; however, the pool remains closed.

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently on scene at a chlorine leak at Civic Pool.

HAZMAT crews are working to contain the leak and are undertaking atmospheric monitoring.

25 people were evacuated from the pool as a precaution.

An exclusion zone around the pool is in place.

The community is asked to avoid the area.