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August 31, 2023
Chlorine gas explosion at R.I. fitnesscenter

Rhode Island fitness center until further notice following explosion.

July 28, the North Providence and Fitness Center suffered an chlorine According to North Providence Charles Lombardi, residents believed the explosion an earthquake, one person tell him that “the whole lights building and nearby library quickly evacuated while investigated cause. determined the explosion a buildup of chlorine injuries were reported, the facility suffered significant said. said that the explosion also if there are any additional cracks he said. doing laps the pool when the building began was the only the pool,” sudden, heard great big noise. sounded bunch of barrels colliding … like, ‘ bang bang!'” decided keep swimming, a lifeguard approached she needed to evacuate. the pool — the Jacuzzi was grateful

out.”

remain

closeduntil

can the be reopened

as possible.”

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