Ammonia leak incident at the Neochim fertilizer plant in Dimitrovgrad
Yesterday, an ammonia leak was reported at the Neochim fertilizer plant in the city of Dimitrovgrad. The alert for the incident was raised by local residents who noticed a strong, suffocating odor in the vicinity of the facility. Firefighting crews and specialized teams arrived on the scene immediately to bring the situation under control.
According to official information from the plant's management, the problem arose due to a technical malfunction in one of the installations. Employees took immediate measures to stop the leak and secure the facility. At this time, there are no reports of injuries among workers or citizens living near the production site.
Experts from the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water are conducting air quality measurements in the area. Initial data indicate that the concentration of harmful substances is within permissible limits and does not pose a direct threat to public health. Nevertheless, authorities have urged citizens to keep their windows closed as a precautionary measure.
The investigation into the causes of the accident is ongoing. A detailed report on the technical condition of the equipment at Neochim is expected to be prepared in the coming days. The situation in the city is now calm, and the plant is operating under enhanced safety controls.