Aquapark Reda chemical leak forces evacuation of over 400 visitors
On the evening of 26 July 2026, a pipe rupture released roughly 600 litres of sodium hypochlorite from a water‑treatment tank at the indoor pool of Aquapark Reda (Wejherowo County, Poland). The chemical, normally used for disinfecting pool water, created a hazardous cloud and prompted immediate emergency action.
Fire‑service units from the State Fire Service, including more than 30 firefighters and a specialized Chemical‑Ecological Rescue Team from Gdynia, were dispatched. They measured airborne concentrations, secured the premises and began decontamination. About 300‑400 patrons were evacuated from the complex, and one technician who was operating the system suffered a mild inhalation injury and was taken for medical assessment. No further injuries were reported, and the investigation into the cause of the leak continues.
Entities: Aquapark Reda · Sodium hypochlorite · St. kpt. Andrzej Piechowski · State Fire Service (Poland) · Stawki Street · Technician (unnamed) · Warsaw · Warsaw Tramway (Miejskie Zakłady Komunikacyjne)
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- [● 2 SOURCES] One technician suffered mild inhalation poisoning from the chemical leak. (Fire‑service medical report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 600 litres of sodium hypochlorite leaked from a tank at Aquapark Reda. (State Fire Service reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fire crews performed air‑concentration measurements and secured the site. (Fire‑service operational report)
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 30 firefighters, including a specialized chemical‑hazard unit from Gdynia, responded to the incident. (Fire‑service operational report)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident was reported to the State Fire Service in Wejherowo. (Initial emergency call log)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The leak occurred shortly before 19:00 on 26 July 2026. (Fire‑service timeline)
- [● 2 SOURCES] No further injuries were reported beyond the technician’s mild poisoning. (Fire‑service health update)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 300‑404 people were evacuated from the Aquapark. (Fire‑service reports)