In small quantities

Ammonia leak due to fire at Linz chemical park

A fire broke out at the ammonia plant on the LAT Nitrogen site this morning at around 9.40 a.m. for as yet unknown reasons. The rapid reaction of the plant fire department and operating personnel prevented the fire from spreading.

According to LAT spokeswoman Marlene Hess, there was an odor nuisance in the Steyregg area and in the direction of the adjacent urban area of Linz, but at no time did it pose a health risk. The plant was shut down and the fire was quickly extinguished, and the traffic circle and the Steyregg bridge were closed as a precaution. The cause of the fire is still being analyzed in detail.

Important: According to the company, there was no danger to local residents or the environment at any time. The amount of ammonia was within the maximum permitted workplace concentration.