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Shoppers sickened; one hospitalized
D.C. fire officials are investigating whether reports of a possible substance in the air at a downtown store may have caused some customers to become sick.
About noon on Saturday, an estimated 30 customers on the first floor of Filene's Basement on Connecticut Avenue Northwest reported smelling something in the air, D.C. fire department spokesman Alan Etter said. They then complained of watery eyes and scratchy throats.
The customers were taken to the nearby Renaissance Mayflower Hotel to be evaluated.
At least one person was transported to a hospital, Mr. Etter said.
Officials are investigating.
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