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| Hydrochloric acid vapor leak in Frankfurt am Main forces locals to shut doors and windows | Hydrochloric acid vapor leak in Frankfurt am Main forces locals to shut doors and windows |
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| Locals in Frankfurt am Main were briefly told to keep doors and windows closed after a hydrochloric acid vapor leak in the industrial area. The warning was soon lifted as no hazardous chemicals were detected in the environment. | |
| The incident took place in Griesheim Industrial Park on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters. “Doors and windows in the area of Griesheim and [nearby] Nied are to be kept closed,” the warning said. | The incident took place in Griesheim Industrial Park on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters. “Doors and windows in the area of Griesheim and [nearby] Nied are to be kept closed,” the warning said. |
| Locals were advised to switch off air-conditioning units and ventilation. Traffic was also halted due to the incident. | Locals were advised to switch off air-conditioning units and ventilation. Traffic was also halted due to the incident. |
| The fire department asked people to turn on their radios, and released a map showing the affected area on Twitter. Warning sirens were triggered in both locations as a precaution. | The fire department asked people to turn on their radios, and released a map showing the affected area on Twitter. Warning sirens were triggered in both locations as a precaution. |
| READ MORE: Acid fumes over German town after leak at chemical plant (IMAGES) | READ MORE: Acid fumes over German town after leak at chemical plant (IMAGES) |
| Specialists assessed the environment and detected no hazardous elements, police said, adding that the warning had been quickly lifted in both areas. | Specialists assessed the environment and detected no hazardous elements, police said, adding that the warning had been quickly lifted in both areas. |
| READ MORE: German spy agency's new building in Berlin evacuated due to acid fumes | READ MORE: German spy agency's new building in Berlin evacuated due to acid fumes |
| Hydrochloric acid is a strong corrosive substance used as a laboratory reagent. The short-term effects of inhalation can include irritation to the nose, eyes, and respiratory tract. | Hydrochloric acid is a strong corrosive substance used as a laboratory reagent. The short-term effects of inhalation can include irritation to the nose, eyes, and respiratory tract. |
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