Acrid odor
Chemical leak at heating plant calls for fire department
On Thursday evening, a chemical spill called out the fire department in Klagenfurt and resulted in a large-scale operation.
On arrival, the hazardous goods warehouse of the Stadtwerke heating plant was already heavily fogged and there was an acrid smell in the air, according to the emergency services. "We immediately alerted the state chemist and the state expert for air quality." It was quickly established that large quantities of hydrochloric acid and caustic soda were being stored in the warehouse. However, a leak could not be found as all the pumps had already been switched off at the start of the operation.
150 liters leaked
Nevertheless, the fire department estimates that around 150 liters of chemicals had leaked out. These were pumped into a neutralization basin and the room was thoroughly cleaned. The emergency services gave the all-clear: "There was no immediate danger to the residents at any time."
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