On November 13th, reports detailed multiple incidents involving the discovery and cleanup of mercury across different locations. Specifically, at 13:11, an initial report was issued concerning five rubber bullets containing mercury that were found in the Sendvario seniūnija, Mazūriškių village, near Rasytė street. Upon arrival, firefighters conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the area.
During their investigation, they located an open area containing 200 ml of rubber bullets alongside a glass container holding mercury. The spilled substance was carefully contained using hand tools and subsequently placed into two sealed containers and bags. The incident highlighted a pattern of environmental hazards, as related reports detailed other instances of contamination.
In Vilnius, mercury was found in the basement of a multi-apartment building, prompting firefighters to check the concentration of steam within the first-floor apartments. Further complications arose in Kaunas. Following a spill of mercury in the basement of a residential building in the city center, demercurization procedures were scheduled.
Additionally, firefighters responded to a more significant discovery when 20 kilograms of mercury were found in the basement of another central Kaunas structure, necessitating the call for specialized assistance. These incidents underscore the ongoing need for careful handling and professional remediation when hazardous materials like mercury are found in urban environments.
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