In the Tyumen region, a chlorine vapor incident at a pool led to a mass exposure, as reported by the press service of the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor. The official disclosure confirms that thirteen children, who were vacationing with their families, sustained injuries during the event at a local Tyumen entertainment center.
The district prosecutor’s office has noted that three children, born in 2012, 2015, and 2016, required hospitalization. These minors were accompanied by their parents, and the group had chosen a Tyumen recreation facility for their stay. Health authorities are actively tracking the situation to understand the breadth and cause of the exposure, while the prosecutor’s office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This event follows a prior case at a Moscow fitness club where chlorine poisoning occurred among swimmers at the facility’s pool. Earlier reports also described two children on Sakhalin who were exposed to chlorine vapor in a sauna setting. Officials stress the importance of safety measures in all leisure and wellness locations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Statements from regional health authorities indicate ongoing epidemiological work to assess any potential spread and to determine any common factors across these chlorine exposure events. The investigations aim to clarify the source of the released vapor, assess response times, and recommend safeguards to protect visitors. In all cited occurrences, authorities emphasize prompt medical assessment for anyone experiencing respiratory irritation, eye discomfort, or coughing after contact with chlorine vapors. The overall message from regional authorities is to reinforce strict adherence to chemical safety protocols and to ensure proper maintenance of pools, saunas, and related facilities to minimize health risks for guests and staff alike.