Update as fire service and hazmat teams attends chemical spill in Portsmouth with casualties treated for chemical inhalation

Fire crews from across the city responded to the incident which occurred at a commercial premises on Gladys Avenue at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, February 25. The street was quickly cordoned off by the police as firefighters contained the spillage and made the scene safe.

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A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “ Crews from Cosham, Southsea and Portchester were called at around half one this afternoon, and were supported by specialist hazmat teams from Winchester and Romsey.

“Paramedics treated a number of casualties who reported mild inhalation of chemical fumes, whilst local residents were advised to close windows and doors. Police officers were on the scene to close Gladys Avenue as firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, worked to investigate and contain the spillage.

“After testing the area with gas monitoring equipment, the incident was handed back to onsite staff and the safety cordons withdrawn.”

The fire crews left the scene at around 3.30pm.