Allarme chimico a Pordenone: evacuazione evitata grazie all’intervento tempestivo

PORDENONE – Tension mounts in a Higher Technical Institute in Pordenone in the early afternoon of today April 2nd, when a strong acrid smell triggered an alarm inside the organic chemistry laboratory.

The incident occurred around 1:50 PM, prompting the school staff to immediately activate the emergency plan to ensure the safety of students and personnel.

Although the laboratory was empty at the time of the incident, the fear of a possible chemical leak required the intervention of the Pordenone Fire Department, who arrived on the scene with a specialized team, supported by the NBCR unit (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Radiological) and a duty officer.

Cause identified: flameless combustion in an autoclave

Upon the arrival of the rescuers, the school staff had already isolated the laboratory and prevented access, after confirming the absence of visible flames. The Fire Department then entered the room to conduct an inspection, using specific equipment to rule out the presence of any dangerous substances dispersed in the air.

After thorough checks, the cause of the alarm was identified: a flameless combustion inside a laboratory apparatus, identified as an autoclave.

The machinery was promptly removed and taken outside the institute, while the premises were ventilated to eliminate any possible residue of fumes.

Further measurements taken after ventilation confirmed that there were no longer traces of dangerous substances, allowing the regular resumption of school activities.

No evacuation: school safe thanks to emergency plan

The timely intervention of the Fire Department and the prompt activation of safety procedures by the school staff prevented a worse outcome. Evacuation of the institute was not necessary, and classes continued as usual in other areas of the school without significant disruptions for students.