A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Other / Unknown; Physiological - Other
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Aircraft Equipment Problem Dissipated; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
After landing and clearing the runway; Flight Attendants in the aft cabin called up to state there was a strong smell of a chemical similar to bleach; that their eyes were burning and they had put on their portable O2 masks. After a very short conversation with the Captain we agreed we would tell ZZZ ground we needed to go to a gate now; and to roll [support] vehicles. At the same time; I notified Operations of our situation. we completed associated procedures; (quick action; QRH etc). Upon gate arrival; the Fire Department stated they found volatile organic compounds in the [passenger cabin] air but that they were dissipating. Once off the airplane; we gathered as a crew and followed the fume event form on the Ipad. Then we went on to operate our next flight.[Reported stated cause] had to be either an aircraft maintenance issue or something that was spilled in the passenger compartment or possibly the cargo compartment.Since I don't know the exact cause; its difficult to have prevention suggestions.
Air Carrier First Officer reported aft Flight Attendants notified flight deck crew of 'strong chemical smell' shortly after landing. Flight Attendants reported experiencing physiological symptoms. Flight crew requested expedited taxi clearance and airport support personnel.