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National Zoo looking into chemical accident National Zoo looking into chlorine ‘boom’ near beavers and otters
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The National Zoo is looking into a chlorine incident along its outdoor American Trails exhibit Thursday morning. The National Zoo is looking into an apparent chlorine accident along its outdoor American Trail exhibit Thursday morning that created a “loud boom,” but caused no fire.
“There was something that happened on American Trails,” said zoo spokeswoman Devin Murphy. “No one is hurt. No animals are hurt. The area has been cleared and we’re investigating what happened.” “There was an incident related to chlorine on American Trail, near the otters and beavers,” said zoo spokeswoman Devin Murphy. “There was a loud boom. No fire. No smoke.”
American Trails winds among wolves, otters, beavers and other North American animals. Murphy said the incident happened near an otter exhibit. “No humans were hurt,” she said. “No animals were hurt. We cleared the area and DC fire is on scene and they’re investigating.”
Timothy J. Wilson, spokesman for the DC fire department, said there was no fire. Wilson said officials suspect an employee was mixing chemicals. American Trails winds among wolves, otters, beavers and other North American animals.
Timothy J. Wilson, spokesman for the DC fire department, said officials suspect the accident may have stemmed from the improper mixing of chemicals.
Staff writer Peter Hermann contributed to this story.Staff writer Peter Hermann contributed to this story.