Over 20 people were hospitalized Friday night in Marinette after a chlorine gas leak that occurred at the Marinette Civic Center pool. During public swim hours at about 7:30 p.m., emergency crews were called to the pool where responders found people, including children, running out of the building, coughing, Those at the pool during the time of the leak were treated for respirator issues on scene before being transported to the hospital. Hazmat was called to assist on the scene and an expert was brought in to test the chlorine levels Saturday morning.
The Pool was opened again on Sunday.