Freon leak evacuates Takoma Park restaurants (Photo)

A Freon leak led to the evacuation of two Takoma Park restaurants Monday. The small chemical leak cleared out Mark's Kitchen and Middle East Cuisine on Carroll Avenue during the midday. There was no fire, and no injuries were reported, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Firefighters and a hazmat unit ventilated the building.

Photo by Pete Piringer

Hazmat incident in Burtonsville

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to Greencastle Lakes in Burtonsville early last evening for a hazmat incident. A spill of pool chemicals affected 4 victims at 3737 Greencastle Road, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer. The patients were evaluated by EMS for sickness and exposure, Piringer said.

No further details on their condition were provided.