Hotel in France Evacuated After Strong Odor Hospitalizes 4

A hotel in Savoie, France was evacuated on April 24 due to a strong, nauseating odor that resulted in four people being hospitalized. The odor was caused by spoiled fish in a refrigerator in the hotel, according to emergency services.

In total, 44 people were evacuated from the hotel and seven were inconvenienced by the odor. The four individuals who were hospitalized are being treated, but authorities determined it was not a case of collective intoxication by inhalation.

The pungent smell likely originated from a combination of the rotten fish and chlorinated cleaning products used in an attempt to clean the refrigerator where the spoiled food was found. By the evening, all guests had been allowed to return to the hotel after the source of the odor was identified and removed.

Why this matters: This incident highlights the importance of proper food storage and handling practices in the hospitality industry to ensure the health and safety of guests. It also demonstrates the quick response of emergency services to a potentially hazardous situation.

Local authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the fish spoiling in the hotel refrigerator. "We are looking into whether there were any lapses in food storage protocols that allowed this situation to occur," said a spokesperson for the Savoie regional health department. "Fortunately, the rapid evacuation and medical attention for those affected helped prevent a more serious outcome."

Key Takeaways

• Hotel in France evacuated due to nauseating odor from spoiled fish in refrigerator.
• 44 people evacuated, 4 hospitalized, but no collective intoxication found.
• Odor caused by rotten fish and chlorinated cleaning products used to clean refrigerator.
• Incident highlights importance of proper food storage and handling in hospitality industry.
• Local authorities investigating potential lapses in food storage protocols that led to spoilage.