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Gas alarm shock in Dortmund: Five buildings evacuated due to gas leaks!
There was a gas leak in Dortmund on September 19, 2025, which led to the evacuation of several buildings and a large-scale deployment of the fire department.
Gas alarm shock in Dortmund: Five buildings evacuated due to gas leaks!
On Friday, September 19, 2025, there was a large gas leak in downtown Dortmund, which caused excitement among numerous residents. At 5:20 p.m., concerned residents on Heinrichstrasse reported after they noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the basement of a residential building. The alarm didn't take long to arrive: the fire department immediately arrived with a respiratory protection team and discovered a massive gas concentration, which was also detected in three neighboring buildings on Lange Strasse. In order to avoid further danger, a total of five houses were evacuated, reported Lokalkompass.de.
The fire department acted quickly to minimize the risk of explosions. In addition to the evacuation, she turned off both gas and electricity in the affected buildings. High-performance fans were used to remove the gas from the basement rooms. Residents within 150 meters were asked to keep their windows closed to avoid inhaling potentially dangerous gases. Loud ruhr24.de Around 40 firefighters were already on duty to look after people in the danger zone.
Operation details and road traffic
The clocks did not stand still in this tense situation. Removing the danger required the fire department and the energy supplier DoNetz, which called in heavy equipment to tear up the road and look for further leaks. During the measures, parts of Lange Straße between Kuithanstraße and Kurze Straße were closed to traffic wdr.de firmly. A whole series of towing vehicles were necessary to remove parked cars from the danger area.
Although the fire brigade's operation began at 6:30 p.m. and continued around the clock, it remained unclear how long the measures would last. Residents outside the danger zone reported worried conversations with each other, while the fire department requested additional specialists to provide care. It might even be necessary to provide overnight accommodation for those affected if the situation cannot be alleviated quickly.
How the situation will develop remains to be seen. Residents are hoping for quick clarity as emergency services work hard to finally solve the problem and restore safety in the neighborhood.