In Hamburg, a fire broke out in warehouses in the Rotenburgsort district. A chemical cloud has formed over the city writing Picture.
The fire started at 4:30 a.m. at a truck stop that firefighters said contained flammable liquids. How clarifies NDR, there was a hydrogen sulphide leak. The entire territory of the warehouses is engulfed in fire. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
From time to time, explosions are heard in the warehouses. What exactly was stored in the warehouses is not specified.
More than 200 people are involved in extinguishing the fire. The fire department representative described the operation as “difficult”, and also noted that extinguishing work will continue throughout the day. According to preliminary data, no casualties.
A cloud of toxic smoke was also recorded at the site of the fire, so rescuers are working in respirators. According to Bild, due to the wind, the cloud moved towards the center of Hamburg.
Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) recommended city dwellers to close windows and doors, as well as turn off ventilation systems to protect themselves from smoke. About 140 people were evacuated, informed Reuters, citing a police spokesperson. In addition, traffic on the Büchen-Hamburg railway line was interrupted due to the fire.
Firefighters initially described the situation as “extremely dangerous”, but later lowered the threat level.
