Two injured after chlorine explosion in Peoria home

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(PEORIA, Ariz.) One man and a firefighter were injured after a five-gallon bucket of chlorine exploded Wednesday in Peoria, 12 News reported.

The Peoria Fire Department said the man was taken to the hospital in stable condition. He was taken to due to exposure to chlorine.

Fire officials said the house where the explosion happened needed to be evacuated, and people in surrounding houses needed to shelter in place.

A firefighter was also sent to the hospital after exposure to chlorine.

Hazmat crews analyzed the scene before entering the house and were at the scene for several hours.

The situation was resolved as of 4:30 p.m.

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