Defective refrigerator leads to ammonia leakage in urology sector

In an unexpected turn of events, an incident occurred at the urology outpatient clinic of a Bottrop mining hospital on July 24, 2025. The incident was caused by a leakage of ammonia from a faulty refrigerator.

The Bottrop Fire Department swiftly responded to the incident, taking appropriate safety precautions. The faulty refrigerator was promptly removed from the building by an attack team wearing protective clothing and airtight suits. The refrigerator was then handed over to the BEST AoR in the outdoor area for proper disposal at the landfill.

During the operation, the Eigen station took over basic protection for the city area. The Bottrop Fire Department was supported by volunteer units from Altstadt, Boy, Fuhlenbrock, and Vonderort stations, with the turntable ladder staffed by the Kirchhellen station.

It was established that the patients and staff were never in danger during the incident. The Bottrop Fire Department expresses gratitude to all personnel and hospital staff for their calm behavior and good cooperation during the incident.

However, the Bottrop Fire Department did not provide any information about the cause of the refrigerator malfunction or any potential damage to the hospital's infrastructure. They also did not release any information about the number of personnel involved in the operation or the duration of the incident.

The Bottrop Fire Department did not provide any updates on the condition of the hospital or its operations following the incident. They also did not mention any plans for future inspections or preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

For further inquiries, you can contact the Bottrop Fire Department's Press Office at 02041 / 7803-115 or via email at [email protected].