Gas leak in Zehdenick: All-clear after a large fire department operation!

Gas leak in Zehdenick: All-clear after a large fire department operation!

Violent excitement in the Oberhavel region today, July 10, 2025! The fire department and police were alerted around midday after an alert truck driver noticed a pungent smell and immediately informed those responsible at a company on Thomas-Dachser-Allee. They passed on the suspicion of a gas leak and so the emergency call was made at 11:40 a.m., which led to a large-scale operation. Special forces and measurement technology were quickly on site to get to the bottom of the matter, as the potential dangers from the chemicals that might be in the air were unclear.

The integrated northeast control center initially issued the warning for the region, which was classified as low risk. However, observations and measurements on site were quickly able to give the all-clear: at 12:30 p.m., the fire department was able to report that there was no damage to the transport containers and therefore no leakage of dangerous gases. This meant that the danger was averted and the extensive closure of the danger area was lifted.

Quick reactions and experiences

The rapid response of the emergency services was praised as exemplary. The venue is not uninteresting as dredging work recently carried out nearby has been cited as a possible cause of a similar incident in another district. Picturesque leaks in supply lines also caused the fire brigade to be alerted and neighboring residential buildings to be quickly evacuated, but here there were even more serious concerns due to explosive concentrations in the air.

The emergency services included not only the fire brigade, but also the rescue service, the police and relevant experts who were supposed to keep the situation under control. A point that should not be neglected is the fact that, despite the seriousness of the operation, no personal injuries were recorded. This is also pleasing and shows that everyone involved has a good knack for their tasks.

In summary, the Oberhavel region has now returned to peace after today's all-clear. The unsettled residents can breathe a sigh of relief! For the coming days it is important to remain vigilant and keep an eye on return carriages from the area. Let's hope that similar quick and successful operations will occur in the future when such suspicions arise!

For further information and details about the incident as well as background reports, we have put together the latest interesting updates: You can find comprehensive reporting on this topic at News.de and the police report Brandenburg Police. Additional comparisons and reports of similar incidents are included Offenbach.de to read.