Residents at the property had noticed a smell in their home from last Wednesday, and contacted 000 around 8.30am this morning after they began feeling unwell.
Specialist Scientific Officers have been on-scene working with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using electronic monitoring equipment. At this stage, seven people have been hospitalised as a result of the chemical smell including two paramedics.
The chemical is believed to be a fibreglass resin and the local council has been called to the scene to assist with removing the contaminated soil and placing them in oversized containers.
Images below by Warren Mitchelson CFA photographer.
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