Chlorine Gas Victoria
Last updated on April 16, 2026Disclaimer:
- Information provided is based on reports received by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)
- Information provided is considered to be current at the time of posting, but is subject to change
Incident description
| Incident Date | April 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Name | DGIR: 261347 |
| Source | Storage Facility |
| Nearest Community | Victoria, B.C. |
| Spilled Content | Mixed Chemicals |
| Who is involved |
Crystal Pool, City of Victoria, Capital Regional District (CRD), Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), Victoria Fire Department (VFD), and Victoria Police Department (VPD). |
Response phase details
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Most recent updates
April 10
On April 10, 2026, the Ministry of Environment and Parks received a report of an incident of mixed chemicals causing chlorine gas at Crystal Pool in Victoria, B.C.
City staff and the fire department evacuated the pool and surrounding buildings.
8 people were taken to the hospital as a result of exposure.
Local residents were advised to stay in doors and shelter in place. That advisory was lifted later that day.
The Capital Regional District deployed the Hazmat Response Team to management.
The City closed the pool until Tuesday April 14, 2026, to allow the gas to dissipate.
Two ENV Response Officers attended the site to provide support on the day of the incident, and have continued to monitor the incident.
No further updates are anticipated.