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Air quality in East Tyrol: No hazardous substances found after major fire!
After the major fire in Nussdorf-Debant, current measurements show no dangerous pollutants. Experts evaluate air quality.
Air quality in East Tyrol: No hazardous substances found after major fire!
On Saturday afternoon, a major fire broke out in the Rossbacher waste management center in the Núßdorf-Debant, which caught the entire area and further worsened the situation in the explosions. Over 100 members from ten fire departments of the district fought against the flames, supported by drones that were used to assess the situation. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the fire site could be kept under control the night before, but the reversal work by excavators that started on Monday morning are still in progress. Mayor Andreas Pfurner reported that the signal "fire from" could not yet be given and the final cause of the fire remains unclear.
In the days after the fire, the question of air quality in the region quickly arose. Fortunately, the analog measurements of the air quality showed that the first evaluations did not determine any limit value overruns. According to gailtal-journal.at, these are results that were confirmed by the analytical Taskforce Munich and the Bolzano professional fire brigade. Experts from Germany and South Tyrol were consulted for the examination of the air and soil quality, and a mobile measuring station is set up in Upper Carinthia to permanently check the values.
public concerns and protective measures
Despite the positive first results, concern for the population, especially in view of the fact that the measurement stations in Lienz cannot analyze toxins. This led to irritation among the inhabitants who demanded more information about possible pollutants. Renate Hölzl, the chairwoman of the East Tyrol Nature Association, expressed critical comments on the perceived lack of information.In order to protect the health of the population, a civil protection alarm for eleven municipalities was maintained. Schools and kindergartens act in emergency operation, many children stay at home. Only about 65 out of 270 students presented themselves on Monday in the Egger-Lienz middle school. Windows, doors and roof hatches were closed and the outdoor stay is severely restricted. The swimming pools in the area are also closed, while mountain railways were able to resume their operation. Events, including an anniversary festival and district festivals, had to be canceled or canceled to protect the citizens.
No indications of CBRN danger
The analytical Taskforce Munich also confirmed that no evidence of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) was found for the population or the environment. The state of Carinthia and the state of Tyrol also work closely together in exchange about fine dust measurements to continue to observe and ensure that there are no further dangers. A total of 18 sampling points were defined, the samples of which are examined by special procedures.
Although possible earlier pollutant concentrations cannot be excluded due to the fire intensity, the current evaluations show no danger. According to the [Kleinezeitung.at] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/kaernten/osttirol/19850124/ vigorously-des-drands-den-sttirol-in-atem), the situation remains tense, but there is currently no signs of a health risk.
The reporting on air quality is also supported by the Federal Environment Agency, which provides data on Europe-wide air quality and contributes to creating a comprehensive image of the situation. The affected communities hope for quick further progress and clear information to address the mixed feelings of the affected citizens and to restore the trust in the safety of air quality.