Large-scale fire engulfs Berlin defense plant where air defense systems are manufactured, toxic smoke spreads over the city
Kyiv • UNN
A large-scale fire at the Diehl Metal Applications metallurgical plant in Berlin, which develops air defense systems, has led to the release of toxic smoke. Authorities advise residents to stay indoors and close windows.
In Berlin, a large-scale fire broke out over the Diehl Metal Applications metallurgical plant, which develops air defense systems. UNN writes about this with reference to BILD.
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The buildings of the plant, where, according to open sources, Iris-T air defense systems were developed and produced, were engulfed in flames and thick clouds of smoke.
The smoke is spreading over Berlin, and authorities say it is toxic to people. Residents are advised to close their windows and stay indoors. Schoolchildren and office workers have been allowed to go home, and the fire area has been cordoned off.
Adrian Wenzel, a representative of the Berlin Fire Department, who is currently at the scene, told BILD that the fire has not yet been brought under control.
Currently, four floors of the building are completely burned. Part of the building has already collapsed. We are removing only the outside. The fire can no longer be controlled from the inside
He confirmed that chemicals were also burning in the building. Sulfuric acid and copper cyanide were stored there. There is a risk of hydrogen cyanide formation, which will rise into the air with the smoke.
BILD writes that 130 firefighters were engaged to extinguish the fire. They are wearing protective suits.
