Safety perimeter established in Bergen after propane gas leak at BIR facility
Emergency services set up a 50-meter safety zone and began evacuating people following a propane gas leak at BIR's premises in Bergen.
At around 15:33 on Friday, operators reported a propane gas leak at the BIR renovation company's site on Espehaugen in Bergen. Operation leader Ole Ronny Olsen of Vest politidistrikt confirmed that a 50-meter safety perimeter was established and evacuation of personnel inside the zone was underway. The fire department also responded to the incident.
Why it matters
A gas leak poses immediate safety risks, prompting evacuations and emergency response to protect the public.
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