Ammonia Leak Forces K-Market Evacuation in Muurame

A K-market grocery store located on Setäläntie in Muurame was evacuated of all customers on Friday afternoon following a refrigerant gas leak. The Central Finland Rescue Department received an emergency call at 12:23 p.m. reporting a hazardous substance incident at the store. According to the rescue department's official statement, the incident occurred during installation work on cooling equipment when a refrigerant line broke. This rupture caused refrigerant gas to escape into the store's interior spaces. Store personnel acted promptly to clear the premises of all shoppers and staff. No injuries or health issues were reported from the incident. Emergency responders arrived quickly and managed to stop the leak in a short time. Following containment, the rescue department began ventilating the store thoroughly. They are also inspecting other parts of the building to confirm that no residual gas remains and that conditions are safe. The entire response process moved efficiently, with the situation brought under control soon after the initial alert. Authorities emphasized that the evacuation was precautionary and executed. All individuals were safely removed from the area before any potential exposure could occur. The store remained closed during cleanup and safety checks. No further details about the specific type of refrigerant or the duration of the closure were provided in the official statement.