One of the pipes that transport the substance used for refrigeration, broke and began to expel the noxious gas

Havana, Nov 2 (RHC) On Wednesday, specialized forces in Havana controlled a small-scale ammonia leak in a refrigeration facility in the capital's port.

The accident occurred when one of the pipes that transport the substance used for refrigeration, broke and began to expel the noxious gas whose impact was contained by the actions of firefighters and specialists as well as the good conditions and lightness of the premises.

The workers of the entity, which belongs to the Comercializadora de Productos del Mar, were evacuated and Public Health specialists verified that there was no contamination in the surrounding areas.

Agencia Cubana de Noticias reported that authorities of the Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Pesquera highlighted as a guarantee of the success of the operation the compliance with the disaster risk reduction plans for this type of situation (Source: Prensa Latina).