ANAHEIM, Calif. – At least seven Disneyland cast members have been hospitalized following a hazmat situation at the theme park on Tuesday.
What we all know:
According to the Anaheim Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of an unknown odor in the backstage space close to the “Star Tours” attraction in Tomorrowland round 12:30 p.m.
The incident left seven cast members being taken to the hospital for dizziness and shortness of breath, in accordance to an official with Disneyland Resort. Several others have been handled at the park and didn’t want to go to the hospital, Disneyland Resort’s official mentioned.
Firefighters mentioned park operations weren’t affected.
What we do not know:
The explanation for the odor is unknown.
What they’re saying:
An official with Disneyland Resort issued the following assertion in response to Tuesday’s incident:
“This afternoon, building materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at Disneyland park, and the area was examined by appropriate response teams. Several cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released; and at this time, five cast members experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals. Out of an abundance of caution, adjacent onstage areas were cleared of guests and are expected to reopen soon.”
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The Source: This report relies on info from the Anaheim Fire Department and the Disneyland Resort.
