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Excitement in Waldkraiburg: rescue workers alerted to gas leak!
Rescue workers on duty after a gas leak in Waldkraiburg: health problems and evacuation of affected apartment blocks.
Excitement in Waldkraiburg: rescue workers alerted to gas leak!
Great excitement broke out in Waldkraiburg, Upper Bavaria, today as reports came in of a possible gas leak in an apartment block on the town square. Residents complained of health problems, particularly coughing, which alerted emergency services. The police and fire brigade were quickly on site to check the situation and take further measures. At the same time, residents have been asked to keep doors and windows closed and to avoid the town square while the investigation is in full swing. Details about the incident are sparse so far, but concern among residents is growing.
A neighboring block on Anton-Günther-Weg was also affected and evacuated. As ovb-online.de reports, there were technical problems in a ground floor apartment that were identified as the cause of the incident. The Waldkraiburg and Mettenheim fire departments were on duty to ventilate the building and look for gas leaks. Heavy respiratory protection was also used.
Health risks from gas leaks
As part of the operational measures, a leak was found in a defective gas boiler. Tragically, six people have suffered minor injuries and carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected. Those affected were taken to various hospitals for treatment. Carbon monoxide is a particularly treacherous gas that is produced when combustion is incomplete and, as thieme.de explains, can cause acute and chronic poisoning. It is colorless and odorless and can sting quickly.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are varied and range from headaches and dizziness to severe health problems, which in the worst case can lead to loss of consciousness. The first signs are often mild, which increases the danger of the gas. The rescue workers have to be particularly careful because CO can also endanger them.
Authorities and rescue workers are now working intensively to clarify the situation and educate residents about the dangers. It remains to be seen what further information will come to light in the coming hours. The public is asked to continue to be vigilant and follow the instructions of emergency services.