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Firefighters Safely Handle Mülheim Hazardous Material Incident

Firefighters swiftly responded to a phosphorus container threat in Mülheim. Their careful handling prevented any injuries or damage.

In this picture there is a group of men wearing a blue color fire safety dress, standing and...
In this picture there is a group of men wearing a blue color fire safety dress, standing and looking on the left side. Behind there is a small wooden shed house and some pipe frames.

Firefighters Safely Handle Mülheim Hazardous Material Incident

Firefighters in Mülheim an der Ruhr successfully handled a hazardous material incident without any injuries or public danger. The operation, codenamed 'ABC release', involved the safe disposal of phosphorus containers from a residential building on Duisburger Street.

The fire department received a report of hazardous material, specifically phosphorus containers, in a residential building. They swiftly responded, closing Duisburger Street in both directions between Hansastraße and Emmericher Straße. A daycare center in the building was evacuated as a precaution. Firefighters, dressed in protective gear and chemical suits, carefully handled three phosphorus containers, placing them in special containers for disposal.

The operation was completed safely, with no reported injuries or damage. The phosphorus containers were removed, and Duisburger Street was reopened. The company responsible for disposing of such containers was not specified in the provided information.

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