Unsafe Material Handling: Storage of Chemical Containers in a Public Parking Area Alongside a Roadway
On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 13:41, the voluntary fire brigade in Bedburg-Hau was alerted to a hazardous material incident on a car park at Triftstraße in Hau. The incident was reported by the police due to unknown hazardous substances being dumped on the car park.
Upon arrival, a team in independent air supply breathing apparatus conducted an initial reconnaissance and found containers holding ammonia solution, chemicals for water treatment, oils, and cleaning agents. The fire brigade immediately secured the scene to prevent any potential danger.
Eleven operational personnel were on site during the operation, which lasted 30 minutes. The containers were sealed to prevent contamination of the surroundings, and based on the findings, they were secured and removed along with the on-call duty of the local authority of the municipality of Bedburg-Hau.
The voluntary fire brigade Bedburg-Hau expressed concern over the disposal of chemicals in nature, as it creates unpredictable dangers for nature, people, and animals. The person in charge of the evacuation and clearance of the locked containers remains undisclosed.
Community fire inspector Tobias Aschemann led the operation, ensuring a swift and safe resolution to the incident. The hazardous substances have been safely disposed of in a qualified manner.
For professional and free disposal of hazardous substances, residents can contact the hazardous waste mobile service of the Kreis Klever Waste Management GmbH.
Contact information for the press spokesman of the Voluntary Fire Brigade Bedburg-Hau is as follows:
- Michael Hendricks
- Telephone: 02821 / 7 38 92 97
- Fax: 02821 / 7 38 92 98
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.feuerwehr-bedburg-hau.de
The voluntary fire brigade Bedburg-Hau continues to remind the public about the importance of responsible disposal of hazardous substances to ensure the safety and well-being of the community and the environment.
