Large ammonia exit in Bottrop: Fire Brigade in a permanent use!

Large ammonia exit in Bottrop: Fire Brigade in a permanent use!

Prosperstraße, 46240 Bottrop, Deutschland - On Tuesday afternoon, at 11:47 a.m., the Bottrop fire department moved out to the alpine center on Prosperstrasse due to an ammonia leakage. Fortunately, everyone had already left the building, and the danger is limited to the interior of the building, so that the surrounding environment is secure for the time being.

Special forces in chemical protection suits went into the building to explore, while a specialist advisor to the Chemical Park of Marl was alerted to support. In order to bind the escaping gas, water is used, which must be transported to the site with several tank fire vehicles. A specialist company is ready to burn the gas with a special torch if necessary. The fire brigade cooperates closely with the State Office for Nature, Environment and Climate (Lanuk NRW), which has set up measuring points in the area to ensure that there is no risk to residents.