Chemical reaction in Berlin hostel leads to minor injuries
Quick Look
- After a chemical reaction in a hostel in Berlin-Friedrichshain, a person was taken to hospital with mild respiratory irritation.
- Another 40 people were spotted but remained uninjured.
- The fire department arrived with 55 emergency services, secured the material and ventilated the building.
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Why It Matters
A chemical reaction in a hostel in Berlin-Friedrichshain led to respiratory irritation in one person. The cause was a combination of two substances, the exact composition of which was initially unknown.
After a chemical reaction in a hostel in Berlin-Friedrichshain, one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. She suffered from respiratory irritation, said a spokesman for the Berlin fire department. A further 40 affected people were seen, all of whom remained uninjured. Previously, the “B.Z.” reported. According to the newspaper, the hostel is a hostel.
A combination of two substances triggered the chemical reaction, the spokesman explained. At first he couldn't say exactly what the substances were and how they came into contact with each other.
According to the fire department, 55 emergency services were on site on Boxhagener Strasse. They entered the building wearing protective suits and secured the material. The building was then ventilated. The incident occurred on an upper floor. All people and guests have now been able to return to the building.
Open Questions
- Which two substances triggered the chemical reaction?
- How did the substances come into contact with each other?
- Are there long-term health risks for those affected?
