Gasleck in Großthiemig: Fire brigade blocks area after construction work!

Gasleck in Großthiemig: Fire brigade blocks area after construction work!

Denkmalplatz, Großthiemig, Deutschland - A serious incident occurred today, on July 16, 2025, in the quiet community of Großthiemig near Elsterwerda. At 1:11 p.m., a gas line was damaged during construction work, which promptly led to a gas exit. The fire brigade immediately moved out and blocked an area of 250 meters around the monument site. The residents received the urgent advice to close their windows and switch off the air conditioning systems in order to get to safety. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the Lausitz control center confirmed the incident.

As reported by the local authority, the gas supplier was immediately informed to provide quick help and remedy the damage. Such incidents are not entirely unusual; In similar situations, such as recently in Ebersdorf in the Saale-Orla district, about 40 people had to leave their apartments there after a gas line was also damaged by construction work. The fire brigade was also used there to control the situation. In fact, work on gas pipes always represent a certain risk, especially if they are carried out improperly and any explosive situations can arise. This is well documented in accordance with the recommendations of the DGUV Information 203-090.

measures and prevention

The authorities and the gas supplier in Großthiemig are now required to find solutions quickly and to clean up the situation. In such work, it is crucial that preventive measures are taken to minimize the risk of gas leaks. Certain standards and safety requirements urgently need to be observed, as the DGUV further explains. Mechanical, thermal or chemical work on gas lines can endanger the tightness and strength, which can lead to a potential emergency.

In Ebersdorf, the gas pipe was also sealed off after the accident report to prevent another risk. It was reported that holes were drilled to secure the affected management safely. Such work require many hours in use, and the return of the evacuated is only decided after corresponding measurements. This is certainly similar in Großthiemig, since the security situation continues to be a top priority.

For the affected residents in Großthiemig, it is only to be hoped that the incident will be processed quickly and that they will soon be able to return to their homes. It is important to ensure the security of the citizens, especially at a time when gas supply is extremely sensitive. Stay informed to continue to pursue the action, because the fire brigade and the gas supplier work tirelessly to control the situation. Information about the further course can be found at [LR-Online] (https://www.lr-online.de/elsterwerda/gas-be-elsterwerda-ban-in-grossthiemig-beshadigt-feuerwehr-sperrt-ge- und- n-tv and and DGUV.