Residents in the Surrey village of Oxshott were told to close their windows urgently after a chlorine cloud developed this afternoon. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident on Steels Lane at 12:11, deploying three fire engines and three officers.
The cloud was caused by the accidental mixing of two chemicals used for swimming pools, creating a hazardous chlorine gas cloud. Chlorine, commonly used in pools and cleaning, can be released as a gas from industrial sites or transport vehicles, according to government guidance.
The fire service released a map showing a large area around Oxshott was affected. By 15:42, the cloud had cleared, and residents were told they could reopen windows and doors as the risk had passed. A fire service presence may remain for the rest of the day.
