Huge fire engulfs Diehl metals & defense factory in Germany
May 4, 2024 3:10:50 GMT -5
Post by ExquisiteGerbil on May 4, 2024 3:10:50 GMT -5
Huge fire engulfs Diehl metals and defense factory in Germany
Voice of Europe
Fri, 03 May 2024 13:39 UTC
Today, a fire broke out at the Diehl Metal Applications plant in the Lichterfelde district on the southwest outskirts of Berlin. The facility conducts metal refining and galvanization, Bild reports.
The fire engulfed all four floors of the building, with parts already collapsed. 130 firefighters are working at the scene, wearing protective suits.
Firefighters reported that sulfuric acid and copper cyanide were stored at the plant, and a chemical fire occurred. There is a risk of forming hydrogen cyanide, which rises into the air along with the smoke. The wind is spreading the toxic cloud to the north. Firefighters recommended that residents avoid the area around the plant, close windows and doors, and turn off air conditioners. Students from nearby schools have been sent home. Nearby stores are closed.
This appears to be yet another rather suspect fire to add to the ever growing list, however what's notable about this one is that it's connected to the West's defence industry, which was also the case for two other recent incidents: 17th April: Explosion rocks UK's only munitions filling factory, day after US shell plant bursts into flames.
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Voice of Europe
Fri, 03 May 2024 13:39 UTC
Today, a fire broke out at the Diehl Metal Applications plant in the Lichterfelde district on the southwest outskirts of Berlin. The facility conducts metal refining and galvanization, Bild reports.
The fire engulfed all four floors of the building, with parts already collapsed. 130 firefighters are working at the scene, wearing protective suits.
Firefighters reported that sulfuric acid and copper cyanide were stored at the plant, and a chemical fire occurred. There is a risk of forming hydrogen cyanide, which rises into the air along with the smoke. The wind is spreading the toxic cloud to the north. Firefighters recommended that residents avoid the area around the plant, close windows and doors, and turn off air conditioners. Students from nearby schools have been sent home. Nearby stores are closed.
This appears to be yet another rather suspect fire to add to the ever growing list, however what's notable about this one is that it's connected to the West's defence industry, which was also the case for two other recent incidents: 17th April: Explosion rocks UK's only munitions filling factory, day after US shell plant bursts into flames.
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