Chlorine accident in Zinnowitz: Large deployment of the rescue workers on Usedom

Chlorine accident in Zinnowitz: Large deployment of the rescue workers on Usedom

Zinnowitz. On Saturday afternoon (August 31), the Zinnowitzer Bernsteintherme became the scene of a larger mission, which mobilized numerous fire brigades and rescue team from the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald. The area around the thermal baths in the north of the island of Usedom was immediately blocked when the suspicion came up that there could have been a chlorine gas exit.

This suspicion, initially only a fear, has now been confirmed according to initial knowledge. Firefighters were sent to the site, while the district's hazardous substance department was alerted and an idea of the situation was made on site. An eyewitness reported the situation and found that it was comparatively quiet on site, which brings a certain relief.

The tourist goal: Bernsteintherme

The thermal mentioned is part of the popular sports and holiday hotel "Baltic" and has developed as an important attraction for tourists. With her appealing combination of thermal baths, sauna landscapes and sports pools, she attracts many visitors to relax and look for relaxation. Located directly on the Zinnowitzer promenade, the thermal bath is not only a popular place for holidaymakers, but also for locals.

The extent of the incident and the measures taken to ensure the safety of the population are of great importance. The authorities observe the situation closely and will provide further instructions in accordance with the evaluation of the situation. It remains to be seen which information will be published next and what measures are taken to ensure security at this popular recreational location.

Additional information has been announced for the coming hours, and it is to be hoped that clarity can be created quickly by the committed action of the emergency services. The incidents in such leisure facilities remind us of how important it is to keep security standards up and react quickly in the event of emergencies.