Chemical reaction triggers fire alarm at Hiesfeld industrial estate
A chemical reaction at a company in the Hiesfeld industrial estate set off a fire alarm late last night. The incident caused acidic fumes to spread, triggering an automatic alert to emergency services. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. The alarm was raised after a chemical process produced strong vapours inside the building. These fumes activated the fire detection system, prompting an immediate response. Crews from Hiesfeld, Eppinghoven, and Dinslaken's central fire station were dispatched to the site.
Upon arrival, employees had already shut down the affected production line. This action stopped any further release of the acidic vapours. Firefighters then conducted a thorough check of the area using a multi-gas detector. The inspection confirmed no lingering danger. Authorities declared the site safe after ensuring the fumes had fully dissipated.
The swift response from workers and emergency teams contained the incident without injuries. The company will likely review the chemical process that caused the fumes. For now, operations at the industrial estate have returned to normal.
