Overview

• A chemical testing facility in Landsberg was evacuated after a technical defect in a laboratory microwave released hydrofluoric acid.
• Hydrofluoric acid, also known as Flusssäure, is a highly corrosive substance requiring specialized cleanup procedures.
• The hazardous materials unit of the fire department successfully decontaminated the site, with no reported injuries.
• Authorities estimate property damage from the incident to be in the mid five-figure euro range.
• Investigations are ongoing into the equipment failure, with a review of safety protocols underway.