Gas alarm in Barmbek: Fire brigade evacuates house because of propangas!

Gas alarm in Barmbek: Fire brigade evacuates house because of propangas!

Barmbek-Süd, Deutschland - An unusual incident today employed the fire brigade in Barmbek. The reason for this was a gas alarm that was triggered on the Holsteinischer Kamp street around 11 a.m. The emergency services were quickly on site after a delivery service escaped. In the first measurements, it was noticed that the gas spread in the kitchen, which indicated a potential exit of toxic hydrocyanic beams. A explosive alarm, which immediately required all measures, may have caused excitement in a busy area.

The fire brigade acted quickly and evacuated the ground floor and the first floor of the affected house. Initially, a suspicion of the exit of highly toxic vapors was expressed, which, however, was not confirmed after the first measurements. The measuring device incorrectly recorded propangas in a dangerous situation. Fortunately, the situation was quickly brought under control. The fire brigade ventilation ensured the rapid vulnerability of the gas. The assignment took about an hour before the evacuation could be lifted and the residents: could safely back to their apartments inside.

evacuations due to gas leaks - a recurring problem

This type of incident is not only an issue in Hamburg. So the n-tv in Lower Bavaria also had to be evacuated from their houses in Lower Bavaria. There, a gas leak was discovered in a gas line, which actively led to the evacuation of buildings within a radius of around 150 meters. Over 90 firefighters were deployed there, and the people concerned were temporarily housed in the fire service equipment house. The leak could finally be found and repaired in the evening.

such events are always in focus, because they show how important a quick reaction and good preparation for emergencies is. While the emergency services in Hamburg were able to act quickly and effectively, in such situations it is important to attach particular importance to the safety of the population. The feeling of security and the certainty of being well looked after are not least the result of a functioning crisis management.