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LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2009 - A hospital complex and a school were evacuated Monday in Denver, Colorado, and 44 people were treated for toxic chemical fumes inhalation, the National Jewish Health Campus said in a statement.
"An inadvertent mixing of two common swimming-pool chemicals released toxic fumes that caused the evacuation of several buildings ... About 500 staff and students were evacuated," the campus said.
"Forty-four people were sent to local hospitals for observation and treatment,"it said adding that there were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
"National Jewish Health has resumed full operations as of Monday afternoon, except for Kunsberg School, which will remain closed for the remainder of the day," the campus added.
It said the two chemicals mistakenly mixed were hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite, both used to condition the water and keep it clean.
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