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Smoke from Jacuzzi Pump Triggers Evacuation at Swedish Swimming Pool

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  • An alarm and smoke from a jacuzzi pump led to evacuation at a swimming pool in Sysslebäck
  • Approximately 30 bathers were evacuated to the reception area
  • Rescue services ventilated the building and the pool remained closed for the day

m. on Maundy Thursday, according to officials. An alarm went off at the swimming pool in Sysslebäck during the afternoon, with the pump under the jacuzzi starting to smoke, officials reported.

Approximately 30 bathers left the water pools and had to wait in the reception, according to staff at the swimming pool. Three units from the Rescue Service are on site and ventilating the smoke from the building, officials said. The swimming pool chose to remain closed for the rest of the day, officials confirmed.

The cause of the pump smoking has not been determined. It is unclear if anyone was injured or required medical attention. How long the ventilation and cleanup will take remains unknown.

When the swimming pool is expected to reopen is also unknown. The specific type of alarm triggered has not been disclosed.

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