Bonn under alarm: Bundeswehr evacuates 300 people after fluid incident
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ABC alarm and evacuation at Bundeswehr in Bonn | Regional
Bonn (North Rhine-Westphalia)-On Friday morning, the Bundeswehr promptly reacted to an alarm that was triggered when a soldier discovered a suspicious substance. In the post office of the Cyber and Informationpace Command, a liquid was observed from a package, which led to the immediate evacuation of 300 people at the location.
At 10:30 a.m., the soldier reported the incident that led to an ABC alarm. Lieutenant Colonel Torsten Stephan, the command press spokesman, said that a total of 600 employees work in the area in question, 300 of whom were in the building at the same time. The quick measures were taken to ensure the safety of everyone present.
Evacuation and reaction of the emergency services
The soldier took the situation seriously and made the suspicious show in a plastic container. He then put on an ABC protective suit and went to an adjoining room where it was isolated. At the same time, the fire brigade and the police were alerted, which remained in contact with him. The fire brigade sent special forces to secure the suspicious program.
Analysis of the liquid
At the moment it has not yet been clarified whether the liquid discovered is dangerous. Experts from the fire brigade have taken samples to carry out a precise analysis. The soldier concerned has not yet reported any health complaints and is waiting for the fire brigade to get it out of the insulation room.
Experience with similar incidents
Although an incident of this kind has not yet occurred in Bonn, the Bundeswehr has experienced similar situations in the past. In such cases, an emergency procedure has always been followed to ensure the safety of employees.
What is an ABC alarm?
An ABC alarm is triggered to warn of atomic, biological or chemical dangers. In Germany, this is part of a standardized concept that is used when suspected dangerous substances. Compliance with such procedures is crucial in order to be able to help quickly and effectively in the event of a threat.