Overview
- The first floor of the 1e Middellandstraat care facility in Rotterdam-West was cleared Saturday evening after residents reported a strong, irritating smell.
- Mainly older residents were temporarily sheltered in a nearby supermarket as emergency crews investigated.
- Responders removed a leaking barrel from a cleaning closet and determined the substance was a cleaning agent comparable to vinegar.
- The building was ventilated and safety checks were completed before evacuees were allowed back home.
- A specialized company removed the barrel, and authorities reported no ongoing health risk.