Crisis situation: - Leak from container during ABC operation in Dresden
A parcel shop employee, aged 60, experienced eye irritation after coming into contact with a liquid from a package. A rescue team examined her and allowed her to return home.
Outside reports state that the package was removed by emergency responders. Upon contacting the sender, the fire department's ABC specialists collected samples of the substance for analysis. The results and questioning of the sender uncovered that the substance was a plastic, commonly used for roof sealing. This material reportedly produces harmful gases in confined spaces. The responsibility for disposal was taken over by the sender.
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- The emergency call about the leak at the shopping center in Dresden was handled by the local fire department in Saxony.
- Despite the ongoing emergency, a woman was seen shopping at the center, seemingly unaware of the situation.
- The fire department advised evacuation of the shopping center as a precaution, as the harmful gases from the liquid could pose a threat.
- The fire department's divers were eventually called to assist in containing the spill from the container, ensuring the safety of the community in Dresden.