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Fire brigade on a large scale: 1000 liters of acid released in Lübeck's industrial area!
On June 17, 2025, there was a hazardous goods operation in Lübeck after an acid leak was discovered. Firefighters acted quickly.
Fire brigade on a large scale: 1000 liters of acid released in Lübeck's industrial area!
On Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. there was a serious incident involving dangerous goods by the fire department in the Roggenhorst industrial area in Lübeck, more precisely in St. Lorenz Nord. Loud hl-live.de Around 1,000 liters of a presumably corrosive acid flowed from a leaky container at a company on Taschenmacherstrasse. Fortunately, the fire department was able to intervene quickly and contain the danger.
The emergency services were equipped with chemical protection suits (CSA) in order to be able to work safely. These special suits are essential when dealing with chemical, biological and nuclear threats. They protect firefighters from dangerous substances and have crucial properties that make them so indispensable in such operations feuerwehrmagazin.de explained.
Efficient fire brigade measures
Before the danger could be completely eliminated, the firefighters were required to take all necessary safety precautions. The location of the leak was quickly located and appropriate vehicles were available. Fortunately, thanks to the quick action, there were no injuries or people at risk during the incident.
After the situation has been controlled, a specialist company will probably take over the disposal of the hazardous substance. This is a common practice to ensure that chemicals are disposed of in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.
A look into the past
A similar dangerous goods operation took place on August 6, 2022 at the Soltau-Ost truck stop, where liquid was reported leaking from a semi-trailer. Here, too, the fire brigade had to act in chemical protection suits, and it was found that the spilled liquid was slightly corrosive and was transported in 12 canisters, according to the information from feuerwehr-heidekreis.de show. This event shows how important regular training and equipment for firefighters is.
In such operations, chemical protection suits are not only an important protective measure, but also an essential part of personal protective equipment (PPE). The correct handling of such suits is ensured in continuous exercises in order to be able to act quickly and efficiently in an emergency.
Overall, the incident in Lübeck shows how effectively and well prepared the local emergency services can respond to such emergencies. The population can rest assured that their safety is in the best hands.