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Deflagration in Baabe: Major fire department operation in mother-child clinic!
In Baabe, Western Pomerania-Rügen, a deflagration in a mother-child clinic led to extensive fire and rescue operations.
Deflagration in Baabe: Major fire department operation in mother-child clinic!
A shocking moment occurred today in the mother-child clinic in Baabe on the island of Rügen. At around 9:30 a.m., a deflagration in the clinic alerted the emergency services and caused a major deployment of the fire department and police. n-tv reported that there was heavy smoke coming from the kitchen area, which led to the immediate evacuation of everyone present.
The fire brigade arrived with a large contingent, and a total of around 100 emergency services from the surrounding communities such as Baabe, Sellin, Göhren, Lancken-Granitz and Middelhagen were on site. Two emergency doctors and 20 first aiders from the “Rapid Response Group Rescue” were also on hand to look after the three slightly injured kitchen employees, who received medical treatment on site. Again Northern Courier added, there was no open fire, so the fire department was able to give the all-clear after a thorough check.
Incident in the kitchen and quick response
The exact circumstances of the deflagration are still unclear, but it is known that there are always dangers lurking in kitchens. Stress and time pressure are common companions in everyday kitchen life, which increases the risk of accidents. Small carelessness, such as objects lying around or slippery floors, can have fatal consequences, as we know from safety studies, such as the drawings from the DGUV show. It is therefore essential to sensitize employees to these sources of danger.
The evacuation of the clinic took about two hours before those present were able to return. Operations were then quickly resumed, so that the patients' concerns were quickly dispelled. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries in this incident, which underlines the quick and effective response of all forces deployed.
Safety measures in the kitchen
Incidents like today show how important it is to take safety measures in the kitchen area seriously. When training cooks, the focus is often on accident prevention and certain sources of danger. Employee awareness programs such as those below dguv-lug.de can be found, help to avoid accidents and increase safety in the workplace. Especially in stressful situations, it is important to remain calm and always keep an eye on your own actions.
This incident in Baabe is a reminder of how quickly dangerous situations can arise. However, the well-coordinated response of all emergency services also shows that security is a top priority in the region.