Yuma firefighters respond to hazardous chemical spill at Valley Aquatic Center

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Michelle Leal YUMA, Ariz. (T3) – A chemical incident at Yuma Aquatic Center mobilized emergency teams for hours this Friday morning. A leak of muratic acid caused the temporary closure of the facility and affected the swimming practice of a school team. Yuma Fire Department reported that the emergency was reported around 3:30 a.m., when maintenance personnel detected the spill. “We moved our resources and equipment of dangerous materials to the …

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YUMA, Ariz. (T3) - A chemical incident at the Yuma Aquatic Center mobilized emergency crews for hours Friday morning. A muriatic acid leak caused the facility to temporarily close and affected a school swim team's practice. The Yuma Fire Department reported the emergency was reported around 3:30 a.m. when maintenance personnel detected the spill. "We mobilized our resources and hazardous materials equipment to the scene. The first units to arriv…