A hazardous materials incident involving a toxic mixture of muriatic acid and chlorine at the Presidio Golf & Concordia Club left one man hospitalized and triggered an emergency response from the San Francisco Fire Department. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, emergency crews rushed to the golf course following reports of the chemical reaction linked to a club hot tub.
Emergency Response at the Presidio Golf & Concordia Club
San Francisco Fire Department crews responded directly to the active hazmat scene at the property. SFPD Capt. Mariano Elias told the California Post that the chemical event occurred when individuals mixed 30 gallons of muriatic acid with chlorine, creating a dangerous vapor cloud.
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“They mixed 30 gallons of muriatic acid with chlorine and it became a toxic vapor,” Elias stated to the California Post.
Emergency personnel immediately cordoned off the area to manage the risks. “Our HazMat units and fire companies are working to assess the situation, identify any potential hazards, and ensure the safety of the public and our first responders,” the department noted via social media updates.
Did you know? Mixing muriatic acid with chlorine causes a chemical reaction that releases hazardous vapors, which can severely irritate the respiratory tract upon inhalation.
Hospitalization and Site Clearance
One visitor to the club inhaled the released vapors during the incident. Club manager Randy Lim told The Post that the affected individual was a man in his 20s who transported himself to the hospital for medical treatment.
To mitigate the public health risk, the Department of Public Health joined the response on-site. According to Capt.
“The mixture has been cleared,” Elias confirmed to the California Post after operations concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemicals were involved in the San Francisco golf course hazmat incident?
Mariano Elias, the incident involved a mixture of 30 gallons of muriatic acid and chlorine linked to a hot tub.
Was anyone injured during the chemical exposure?
Yes. According to club manager Randy Lim, a male visitor in his 20s inhaled the toxic vapors and transported himself to the hospital for treatment.
How long did the emergency operation last?
Elias.
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