The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria was partially evacuated on Thursday morning after a strong smell of chlorine was detected. The problem is confined to the ground floor, where the spa and swimming pool are also located. Three members of staff were taken to hospital.
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels partially evacuated due to chlorine smell
Colin Clapson
Published:
Specialists from the Brussels Fire Brigade were dispatched to the scene to investigate. The fire service's specialist HAZMAT unit investigates incidents involving hazardous substances, such as chemical vapours and gases.
They detected nothing amiss in the hotel rooms. For the time being, the incident remains confined to the basement, where the spa and swimming pools of the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria are also located. The fire brigade is continuing to investigate exactly what happened.
Three members of staff were taken to hospital for further examination. The hotel is taking care of all evacuated guests.