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Palm Springs firefighters and medical crews cleared scene of “mass incident” after around 15-20 patients had respiratory problems
The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. along the 1100 block of Farrel Drive, near the Palm Springs DMV office.
According to PSFD officials, there are several AMR fire and ambulance units on the scene.
ALERT – Several fire units and AMR ambulances are on the scene of the MCI (mass incident) with around 15 patients complaining of airway problems in Farrell Dr. pic.twitter.com/erb1erROh6
– Palm Springs Fire Department (@PalmSpringsFire) September 22, 2021
Officials added that all 15-20 patients complained of their burning eyes and throat / cough. They later told the doctors that their symptoms were gone once they were out. All the patients refused transport to the hospital.
It is still unclear what caused the problems at this time.
The Palm Springs DMV was closed for almost two hours and is reopening after first responders deemed the building safe.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
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