Firefighters in Germany worked to contain a massive blaze sparked by a chemical explosion at a plant to produces paints and coatings. There were no casualties.
More than 300 firefighters responded to a paint factory explosion and fire about 8:30 p.m. (Germany local time) Tuesday located on the outskirts of Ritterhude, near Bremen, Germany.
One employee is reported missing, and at least one man was transported to a local hospital with third degree burns.
Several explosions occurred after the initial main explosion.
Houses nearby received structural damage and shattered windows. About 20 residents suffered minor injuries. Some houses inspected were discovered at risk of collapse.
Explosion #ritterhude pic.twitter.com/4D3SEjRXIa
— Julien Schmidt (@JulienSchmidt88) September 9, 2014
@bremen_de Explosion in Bremen pic.twitter.com/KSfbg45BRv
— Marco Wegener (@wegener0815) September 9, 2014
Picture of a hat Explosion in Bremen,09.09.14 pic.twitter.com/WahakMSHqh
— Marco Wegener (@wegener0815) September 9, 2014
Nach Explosion in Lackfabrik in #Ritterhude: Einsatzkräfte finden schwer verletzte Person: http://t.co/0naaEE7T6G pic.twitter.com/uRBZFSJVow
— buten un binnen (@butenunbinnen) September 9, 2014
Translation: After explosion in paint factory in #Ritterhude: forces find a downed person.
Hoffentlich ist niemandem was passiert. #explosion #ritterhude #bergolin pic.twitter.com/5SCBSb8Qkv
— sasa (@oberfux) September 9, 2014
Translation: Hopefully no one was hurt.
#Ritterhude aftermath of huge chemical plant explosion in Germany – Fire and Rescue workers on the scene pic.twitter.com/ZGdDQmHOrB
— Ruptly Newsroom (@RuptlyNewsroom) September 10, 2014
MORE: House and car damaged from force of explosion at Chemical plant in Germany #Ritterhude #Explosion pic.twitter.com/HV5URXos2n
— Ruptly Newsroom (@RuptlyNewsroom) September 10, 2014
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