Up to 30 children possibly exposed to contaminant at Ottawa hotel: firefighters

OTTAWA – A hazardous materials team has been called to a hotel in west-end Ottawa.

The team arrived at the Travelodge on Carling Avenue (near Kirkwood Avenue) around 7:30 p.m.

Firefighters say 25 to 30 children may have been exposed to an abrasive contaminant in the hotel pool area.

Police and paramedics are also on scene.

(CFRA)

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