Thursday morning, emergency responders in Tryon responded to a hazardous chemical situation in the Godshaw Hill community. Officials transported a resident from their home in Godshaw Hill to Spartanburg Regional by ambulance. According to officials at Tryon Fire Department, pool chemicals had been improperly mixed and resulted in a hazardous chemical reaction. By that afternoon, the situation was no longer a threat to the public, however there were still some units on scene to monitor conditions. North Carolina HAZMAT team arrived on scene.
The home where the improper mixture occurred and a neighboring house were evacuated.
Officials put out a request for residents on Second Street, Broadway Street, Broadway Extension, Whitney Avenue, Whitney Ave Extension and Locust Street in Tryon to shelter in place until officials were able clear the area.