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Gas leak in Magdeburg: Fire brigade saves residents from poison gas alarm!
In Magdeburg, the police investigated a gas leak from a basement, two injured and evacuated residents.
Gas leak in Magdeburg: Fire brigade saves residents from poison gas alarm!
A worrying incident occurred in Magdeburg today. The police are investigating a gas leak from a basement that was discovered during a fire on Harbker Street. How n-tv Reportedly, two people were taken to hospital while others affected received medical treatment. Details of the events are currently unclear, but the presence of monophosphane, a dangerous chemical, indicates a serious incident.
The outbreak of dangerous chemicals was caused by the ignition of substances mixed to control vermin. The fire department, which was alerted in the morning, then cordoned off a 100-meter area around the affected building. The MDR reports that the population in the area was urgently asked to retreat indoors and to close windows and doors.
First steps and precautions
After the gas leak, a total of twelve fire and police forces were affected and were examined as a precautionary measure. Some complained of headaches, but the fire department gave the all-clear in the afternoon as there was no further danger to residents. In addition, all recovered hazardous substances were classified as safe, reported n-tv.
A total of 24 people required medical treatment, two residents of the home were transported to a hospital, while others were evacuated and examined for safety. The reasons for the incident and the exact cause of the gas leak are now being intensively examined by the investigating authorities, particularly with regard to the 79-year-old local resident who is suspected in connection with the incident.
What is Monophosphine?
Monophosphane is considered a health hazard and can be life-threatening if contaminated or inhaled. These dangers should not be underestimated, which is why appropriate emergency advice and evacuation management systems are extremely important for such crisis situations. Further information can be found at notfallmanagement-evakuierung.ch.
The events in Magdeburg show once again how quickly hazardous substances can lead to serious problems and how important quick reactions and good communication between the authorities and the population are. We will continue to monitor the situation and inform you of any new developments.