Early Monday afternoon, five fire departments received an alert about a fire at a waste disposal company in Pinsdorf (Gmunden district). A chemical fire in Pinsdorf started when alkalis, acids, and oxygen reacted, causing a tank at the treatment plant to catch fire.
Emergency personnel believe the Chemical fire in Pinsdorf reaction likely started when workers opened barrels. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire at the waste disposal facility. The reaction caused a fire in the chemical-physical treatment plant in the sludge settling tank.
Employees helped place the affected containers into another container. The Puchheim Fire Department’s hazardous materials unit took measurements. The fire department was able to quickly give the all-clear: According to information, there was no danger to people or the environment at any time.
Emergency services treated one employee on site, and then they took the employee to the hospital in Gmunden. Police and experts are currently investigating the cause of the chemical reaction.
