Use in Hünsborn: Fire brigade fights against biting buttery acid smell!

Feuerwehr in Hünsborn beseitigt Buttersäuregeruch nach Alarm. Rund 55 Einsatzkräfte evacuieren und sichern betroffene Bereiche.
Fire brigade in Hünsborn eliminates buttery acid fawn to the alarm. Around 55 emergency services evacuate and secure affected areas. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Use in Hünsborn: Fire brigade fights against biting buttery acid smell!

On Friday, February 8, 2025, the fire brigade in Hünsborn was alerted after a strikingly strong smell was found in Josefstrasse. At 3:52 p.m., police officers reported unclear odor emissions that required the immediate intervention of several fire brigade units. The fire brigade was brought in by the fire brigade from Hünsborn, Gerlingen and Wenden as well as the ABC train Bigge of the Olpe district. Also accompanying ambulances from the emergency services of the district and the DRK local association Wenden.

As part of the first exploration, firefighters went into the building with respiratory protection and protective suits. There they discovered several containers with an unknown liquid. The smell was overwhelming and contaminated the living area of ​​the house. The unknown liquid was quickly identified as butyric acid, which was responsible for the biting smell. In order to banish the danger and to eliminate the unpleasant smell, extensive ventilation measures were initiated.

operational measures and disposal

The professional securing of the containers was initiated immediately, and a specialized specialist company was commissioned to dispose of butyric acid. At the same time, the emergency services carried out a large -scale barrier from the affected area. The fire brigade also informed the population about warnapps such as Nina and Katwarn as well as their social media channels about the situation. The entire mission lasted about two hours and employed around 55 emergency services with a total of 15 vehicles.

This incident once again shows the importance of a quick reaction of the rescue workers in potentially dangerous situations. Both the police and the fire brigade worked closely together to ensure the security of the residents and to prevent the situation from escalating. Information such as the identification of the hazardous substance and the proper disposal speak for well -organized operations management and the professionalism of all units involved.

The situation in Hünsborn illustrates how unexpectedly hazardous substances can occur and which measures are required to limit damage. Fortunately, there were no personal injury because the security measures were implemented quickly and efficiently. Nevertheless, it remains important to be vigilant with such incidents and act accordingly.

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