German authorities declared a state of alert after an orange gas cloud spread over the towns of Mainaschaff and Aschaffenburg, urging residents to stay indoors.

The chemical incident occurred in an industrial unit in Mainaschaff, and the gas cloud also spread over the neighboring city of Aschaffenburg. Authorities warned that the gas could be toxic and urged locals to shelter those in danger, keep windows closed, and turn off ventilation systems. The cause of the incident remains unknown, and emergency services are currently intervening.