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HAZMAT team called to Amberwood Golf Club due to noxious chemical

Emergency crews respond to the scene of a noxious chemical at the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club Friday, June 23, 2017.
Emergency crews respond to the scene of a noxious chemical at the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club Friday, June 23, 2017.CTV Ottawa
A 911 call came in around 810 p.m. on reports an unknown acid had mixed with chlorine.

Ottawa Fire says the HAZMAT team has been dispatched to the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club in Stittsville.

A 9-1-1 call came in around 8:10 p.m. Friday on reports that an unknown acid had mixed with chlorine.

It's believed to have originated in the swimming pool area of the club.

Fire officials say at least 8 people were affected, but Paramedics later said that they had at least 13 patients.

At 20:15 we responded with @ottfire at a west-end golf course for up to 13 pt exposed to a mix of chlorine and acid. Update to follow.

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) June 24, 2017

Paramedics say none of the injuries are considered life-threatening, but have not released any further details.

Hazmat: local hospitals being notified. None of injuries considered life threatening at this time.

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) June 24, 2017

More to come.