Chemical plant explodes in Bremen and put 14 thousand people in danger

A factory of chemical waste, located in Northern Germany, exploded last night, leading the authorities to advise 14 thousand people to remain at home, in a first phase, and prepare for a possible evacuation in a second.

The incident released toxic fumes throughout the night to the skies of Ritterhude, near Bremen, and caused damage in a residential area next. According to the DPA News Agency, one person was injured seriously and several others had minor injuries.

The explosion took place at 9:0 pm and prompted the presence of more than 300 firefighters and 60 police officers on site â€" the railway line between Bremen and Bremerhaven was blocked after the accident.

The factory is owned by Organo Fluid, a company specialized in recovering valuable solvent mixtures of solvents.

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