Hazmat Team Called for Cleanup After Homewood Hotel Inspection

A hazardous materials team responded Tuesday morning to , after improperly stored pool chemicals were discovered during a scheduled building and fire inspection.

The hazmat team helped the with cleanup, according to a village press release. Homewood Fire Chief Robert Grabowski said guests in the 36 occupied hotel rooms were evacuated.

“Once the hazmat condition is mitigated, occupants will be permitted to return to their rooms, typically within four to eight hours,” Grabowski said.

The scheduled inspection comes in response to complaints regarding the hotel's operation and building maintenance, and property owners were warned Thursday about Tuesday’s inspection, according to the release.