Emergency services quickly responded to a potential chemical threat at a restaurant in Pittsburgh's South Side Flats neighborhood this afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m., when two cleaning substances were inadvertently mixed, releasing what was believed to be chlorine gas. The response from the city's departments was swift, with Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police descending on the 100 block of Cinema Drive to address the situation.
As a precaution, all patrons and employees were safely evacuated from the establishment. Pittsburgh EMS evaluated fifteen individuals at the scene to thoroughly assess everyone involved and ensure their safety.
The evaluations fortunately revealed no injuries, but one adult male, responsible for mixing the chemicals, was taken to the hospital with minor symptoms. He is reportedly now in stable condition. This information was detailed in an alert on the City of Pittsburgh's official website.
