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Chemical alarm in Wuppertal: Hazardous material leak causes evacuation!
On November 3rd, 2025 there was a hazardous materials incident in Wuppertal. Firefighters evacuated safely and protected the population.
Chemical alarm in Wuppertal: Hazardous material leak causes evacuation!
An incident that caused a stir in Wuppertal: On November 3, 2025, at around 1:40 p.m., a chemical reaction occurred between two substances in a barrel in a company on Öhder Strasse in the Langerfeld district. Fortunately, this was quickly brought under control. How radiorsg Reportedly, the affected building was safely evacuated and the fire department was quickly on the scene.
This was no small operation for the Wuppertal fire department's emergency services: a total of 25 firefighters were on site, including both the professional and volunteer fire departments as well as the company fire department. To prevent the dangerous mixture from escaping, the barrel was transported in a special container and disposed of properly. The duration of the operation is more than three hours. Fortunately, there was never any danger to the population.
Quick action by the emergency services
In cooperation with the company fire department, every effort was made to avoid any possible danger. During the entire operation, the Barmen station had an additional call-out due to the emergency from the volunteer fire department. This shows how well the fire department in the region is prepared for such incidents.
In the past, Wuppertal has repeatedly benefited from the efficiency of its fire department. For example, on September 2, 2025, there was also a release of hazardous substances in the Axalta company fire department. The incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. and emergency services then worked until 10:30 p.m. to manage the situation. Fortunately, no danger to the public was identified in this case, although one employee suffered minor injuries. The Wuppertal fire department and the Dönberg volunteer fire department supported the emergency services on site to ensure that there was no risk of explosion. Detailed information about this incident can be requested from the Axalta press office or the Wuppertal Fire Department presseportal.de can read.
The events of the last few months make it clear how quickly and professionally the fire department responds to emergencies. Especially in an industry where dealing with hazardous substances is a daily reality, it requires the utmost care and constant vigilance. Through quick measures and a well-coordinated approach, Wuppertal has proven that everything works hand-in-hand in an emergency.