Excitement in Waldkraiburg: rescue workers alarmed when the gas exit!

Excitement in Waldkraiburg: rescue workers alarmed when the gas exit!

in Waldkraiburg, Upper Bavaria, bursting great excitement today, when reports on a possible gas leak in a apartment block at the city square arrive. Residents complained of health problems, especially coughing, which alerted the emergency services. The police and fire brigade were quickly on site to check the situation and take further measures. At the same time, the residents were asked to keep doors and windows closed and avoid the city square while the investigation is in full swing. Details about the incident have so far been sparse, but concern among residents is growing.

A neighboring block in Anton-Günther-Weg was also affected and evacuated. As reported [ovb-online.de] (https://www.ovb-online.de/muehleldorf/waldkraiburg/waldkraiburg-gas exit-in-wohnblock-Rettungskraefte-fe-en- 92695688.html), there were technical problems in an ground floor apartment that was identified as the cause of the incident. The Waldkraiburg and Mettenheim fire brigade were on duty to ventilate the building and search for gas leaks. Heavy breathing protection was also used.

Health risks through gas leakage

As part of the operational measures, a leak was found in a defective gas boiler. Tragically, six people have been slightly injured and there is suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning. Those affected were brought to various hospitals for treatment. Carbon monoxide is a particularly tricky gas that arises in incomplete combustion and, as [thieme.de] (https://m.thieme.de/de/kohlenmonoxid- Unterschaetzte-lächpfahrt- Retter-119022.htm), can cause acute and chronic poisoning. It is color and odorless and can quickly put together.

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are diverse and range from headaches and dizziness to the most severe health impairments, which in the worst case can lead to unconsciousness. The first signs are often light, which reinforces 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 to clarify the residents about the dangers. It remains to be seen which further information will come to light in the coming hours. The population is asked to continue to be vigilant and to follow the instructions of the emergency services.