Overview

• A resident in Hof detected a gas smell on Monday morning, May 19, 2025, and reported it to the local gas provider.
• The gas provider confirmed the leak, traced it to a cracked liquid gas tank in a neighboring yard, and alerted authorities.
• Police and firefighters established a 30-meter safety perimeter and evacuated three single-family homes as a precaution.
• A specialist company is pumping gas from the irreparably damaged tank, as on-site repairs are not possible.
• Authorities report no injuries or immediate danger to the public, but there is no timeline yet for lifting the evacuation and cordon.