Dick's Diner in Murrysville evacuated after chemical spilled in basement
At least 20 customers and employees were evacuated from Dick’s Diner in Murrysville on Saturday afternoon after customers complained of a burning sensation affecting their eyes.
The incident happened at the restaurant along Route 22 shortly before 1 p.m.
General manager Erik Retzer said 911 was called when the ill effects occurred. Firefighters from Murrysville, Export and Westmoreland City responded along with an ambulance crew from Murrysville Medic One.
Murrysville fire Chief Pat O’Mahony said crews ventilated the building. The odor was ultimately tracked to a chemical which had spilled in the restaurant’s basement, fire officials said.
“Everyone’s OK, and that’s what matters,” Retzer said.
No one was taken by ambulance for treatment.
Quincey Reese is a TribLive reporter covering the Greensburg and Hempfield areas. She also does reporting for the Penn-Trafford Star. A Penn Township native, she joined the Trib in 2023 after working as a Jim Borden Scholarship intern at the company for two summers. She can be reached at qreese@triblive.com.
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