In the Ennepe-Ruhr district, a local mess stirred up when heating oil seeped from a contaminated cellar in Herdecke. The building, in the midst of renovations, housed a heavily polluted space filled with the stuff. The oil initially flowed into the building's sewer system and eventually made its way into the public sewer. "The oil was bound with sawdust, but not nearly enough," reported the fire department on Tuesday. The previous day, it seemed, the old heating oil tank had been demolished.
As the day progressed, the fire department received an onslaught of reports about the pungent scent of gas and oil in various locations. After a thorough investigation, they traced the odious source to the contaminated sewer. Rallying together, the local police, public order office, and lower water authority joined in to deal with the aftermath.
According to recent reports, this event is under ongoing examination by the authorities. Keep an eye out for updates on the resolution and any further preventative measures that may be implemented.
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Ennepe-Ruhr district, situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a hub of industrial activity. The district is home to various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and construction, and there is constant renovation and development in many of its towns and cities. In such a bustling environment, safety regulations and thorough checks are crucial to prevent environmental disasters like this one.
