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Dust cloud in the South Industrial Park: Fire brigade on a large scale!
On August 15, 2025, a cloud of dust in the South Industrial Park in Ludwigshafen triggered the fire department's intervention. The source was quickly identified and poses no health risk.
Dust cloud in the South Industrial Park: Fire brigade on a large scale!
A surprising cloud of dust caused a stir in Ludwigshafen on Thursday evening. At 8:44 p.m., the fire department was called to a suspected fire on Giulinistrasse in the South Industrial Park. However, after their arrival, the situation quickly cleared up: There had been an internal disruption at ICL Fertilizers Germany, which caused large areas of dust to develop. This was caused by the leakage of polysulphates and wheat flour, two raw materials for fertilizer production, which are processed there. The company's employees were able to quickly stop the leak, which is why the danger was quickly averted.
The dust cloud, a fine white powder, had already reached several parts of the city, including Mundenheim, Rheingönheim and Gartenstadt. A company statement made it clear that the substances in question are harmless to health. The fine powder can be easily removed with water. In response to the situation, ICL Fertilizers Germany set up a hotline on 0621 57096512, which can be reached from 8 a.m. The city administration of Ludwigshafen also reacted promptly and offered support via a danger information telephone on 0621 5708 6000, which is available from 5:30 a.m.
Emergency services on site
The Ludwigshafen fire department was on site with 28 emergency services and five vehicles. Police were also present at the scene to monitor the situation and ensure that all necessary measures were taken to ensure safety. Fortunately, no one was injured and the situation quickly calmed down. Thanks to the quick response of the fire department and the affected company, something worse was prevented.
The incident shows once again how important quick action and well-coordinated emergency plans are in industrial areas. In this context, it is also reassuring that the substances used are classified as harmless. Residents can rest assured that all safety measures have been taken to protect their health.
Information for the population
The hotlines mentioned are available for concerned citizens who may have questions. Information about the situation and any necessary measures can be requested there. The city government has its hands full ensuring that citizens are well informed and all necessary steps are taken to avoid such incidents in the future.