Overview
- The alarm was raised at about 16:40 on Friday for a chlorine release on Rathenaustraße in Hamburg’s Alsterdorf district.
- Residents were evacuated after hazardous gas was traced to a private swimming pool in the basement of a multi-family house.
- Fire crews are operating with breathing apparatus and special protective suits to examine and contain the leak.
- One person sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
- Police are supporting on site and will investigate the origin of the release, which remains undetermined.