Construction incident leads to gas leakage
In Ahlen, Germany, a gas leak incident was addressed by a joint effort of the Fire Department Ahlen, the city's utilities department, and the city's emergency services on August 15, 2025, at 14:05. The operation, which lasted nearly four hours, was initiated after the Fire Department Ahlen received an alert regarding a gas leak on Beckumer Straße.
The chief of the Ahlen fire department, Andreas Landwehr, led the operation. A total of 25 personnel from the main fire station, the full-time duty station, and the city's emergency services were involved in the operation.
The gas leak was caused by damage to a gas main during earthworks. To control the affected area, the Fire Department Ahlen used multi-gas detectors. Adjacent sewer inlets were also checked for gas spread, and the basement of a nearby residential building was inspected.
The city's utilities department successfully located and sealed the gas leak. Fire protection was ensured throughout the operation, and the affected area was cordoned off for pedestrians and traffic. No specific information about the severity of the gas leak or the outcome of the operation was provided.
Despite the challenges, the operation was conducted smoothly, demonstrating the effective coordination between the Fire Department Ahlen, the city's utilities department, and the city's emergency services. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures during construction works and the critical role of emergency services in maintaining public safety.
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