Two firefighters are hospitalized after a massive chemical fire at a warehouse on Wednesday morning, officials said.
According to the City of Frisco, fire department dispatch received a call from a warehouse employee at approximately 7:45 a.m. about a structure fire at a swimming pool supply business.
According to Kelly Kistner, Fire Marshal and Public Information Officer with the Frisco Fire Department, firefighters upgraded the fire to a second alarm while they were en route to the scene, allowing them access to additional trucks, engines, and personnel.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they upgraded the fire to a third alarm. Both the Frisco Fire Department and the Little Elm Fire Department responded to the incident. The Colony Fire Department also helped to backfill Frisco fire stations during the blaze, Kistner said.
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According to Frisco officials, because the fire broke out at a pool supply company, a chemical release also accompanied the fire.
Frisco fire officials said the three primary chemicals involved in the fire were pool salt, Trichlor (also known as chlorine tablets), and hypochlorite (also known as pool shock). Two of those chemicals are considered hazardous materials, Kistner said.
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HAZMAT crews were present at the scene to contain the chemicals released during the fire. The Frisco Fire Department is also working with the Frisco Public Works Department to help manage the stormwater and potential runoff caused by the chemicals released during the fire.
While the fire was burning, Frisco fire officials issued a shelter-in-place order for individuals in the area out of an abundance of caution due to the large plume of smoke, Kistner said. However, by 9:18 a.m., the shelter-in-place order was lifted.
According to Frisco fire officials, two firefighters were transported to area hospitals due to inhalation-related injuries sustained during the blaze. Both firefighters are currently in stable condition. No pool supply company employees were injured during the fire.
As firefighters worked to put out the fire, FC Dallas postponed all scheduled trainings until the Frisco Fire Department gave the all-clear.
Meanwhile, a Frisco ISD spokesperson said district operations will proceed normally.
"The Frisco Fire Department has lifted the shelter in place, and Frisco ISD has continued operations as normal. Learn more about Frisco ISD's emergency response here," a school district spokesperson said.
According to the Frisco Fire Department, the investigation into this fire is ongoing.
