Ammonia leak detected at a plant in Dimitrovgrad
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Haskovo has reported an incident at a production facility of the fertilizer plant in the city of Dimitrovgrad. Inspectors have confirmed an ammonia leak on the premises of the enterprise.
At this time, plant teams are working to contain the situation. The responsible institutions are closely monitoring the levels of harmful emissions in the area to ensure the safety of the population in the city and surrounding settlements.
Specialists clarify that ammonia is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious health problems if released into the atmosphere. For this reason, continuous air quality measurements are being conducted near the production site.
As of this hour, there is no official information regarding any casualties or a risk of the pollution spreading beyond the plant's boundaries. More details regarding the causes of the accident and the measures taken for its full resolution are expected to be announced in the coming hours.