Shock in the painting gallery: water damage due to hot district heating
Shock in the painting gallery: water damage due to hot district heating
water damage in the painting gallery: a challenge for the Berlin culture
Effects on the art scene
The recent incident in the Berlin Gemäldegalerie has not only brought technical challenges, but also raises questions about the protection of our cultural heritage. On Sunday, August 4th, due to a defective district heating line, a considerable water leakage occurred, which subsequently called on the plan.
Defective line and the extensive extent
In an underground building for district heating, water exit of around 2,500 cubic meters was registered, which corresponds to over 2.5 million liters. Such dimensions are alarming, but fortunately the fire brigade reported that no paintings were injured according to current information. This is a great consolation for the art lovers and the cultural city of Berlin.
Temperatures of the leaked water
The escaping water had temperatures between 70 and 100 degrees Celsius. One of the challenges in such incidents is to check the pressure and temperature in order to avoid further damage. For this reason, the Berlin fire brigade not only had to pump out the water, but also to record and control the affected buildings to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Role of the fire brigade and initial reviews
With 34 emergency services and special vehicles, the fire brigade was quickly on site. Her ability to react precisely and efficiently to such emergencies plays a crucial role in the protection of public institutions and ultimately in the preservation of cultural values. The exact scope of the damage will continue to be examined, but the first reports indicate that the painting gallery itself has not been affected.
Meaning for the public
Such incidents can have a strong impact on the public and cultural life in Berlin. The painting gallery is not only a place of art, but also a significant part of the city's cultural heritage. It is important that the institutions are well prepared for such emergencies to ensure that access to art and culture is not prevented.
- Nag