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False Alarm Triggers Brief Evacuation at Chelsea’s Cobham Base Before Sunderland Prep

Emergency crews confirmed the pool-area alert was unfounded, allowing the squad to finish Friday’s session without disruption.

Overview

  • An automatically triggered alarm in the hydrotherapy and swimming pool area raised concerns about a possible chlorine leak at Cobham.
  • Surrey Fire and Rescue Service responded and the club said players and staff were evacuated as a precaution with no injuries reported.
  • Fire officers issued the all-clear and Chelsea completed their scheduled 3pm training ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match with Sunderland.
  • Multiple outlets report that several players were already in training kit when the alert sounded and the main building was cleared.
  • Coverage notes a separate earlier issue this year involving £30,000 of missing camera equipment at Cobham that was reported to Surrey Police.