Ammonia leak forces evacuation of Ausnutria dairy plant in Kampen
Fire crews in Overijssel evacuated an Ausnutria dairy facility on Sunday morning after workers detected an ammonia odor inside the building. No injuries were reported.
Evacuation and emergency response
Emergency services in Overijssel responded to a hazardous materials incident in Kampen on Sunday morning, 23 August 2026. The emergency call was initiated at approximately 05:30 after personnel inside the dairy facility detected an odor of ammonia. Multiple fire brigade units were deployed to the industrial site located along IJsseldijk to investigate the report. Firefighters executed an evacuation of the building to safeguard all employees present during the morning shift. Initial assessments confirmed that, as far as known, nobody suffered injuries during the leak or the evacuation. The response was classified as an accident involving hazardous substances under regional emergency protocols.
- Emergency services receive hazardous materials alert after workers detect ammonia odor
- Firefighters evacuate Ausnutria dairy facility and confirm zero reported injuries
- Multiple fire units investigate interior leak on IJsseldijk as technician begins repairs
Interior leak containment and technical repairs
Fire crews entered the premises to locate the origin of the chemical release and assess potential hazards. First responders determined that the leak was confined to the interior of the industrial building. Firefighters secured the affected zones within the structure to stabilize conditions and prevent further spread. A technician arrived at the facility to carry out repair work on the affected mechanical systems. The fire brigade initiated an investigation to establish how the ammonia leak originated. Authorities stated that the precise cause of the failure was still unclear as technical assessments continued.
Production context at the Ausnutria facility
The facility involved in the response is operated by dairy company Ausnutria at its Kampen production center. The plant specializes in manufacturing base powders utilized in the preparation of infant and child nutrition products. Plant operations were halted as emergency procedures took effect immediately after staff detected the ammonia smell. Emergency personnel and technical specialists remained on the scene throughout the morning to monitor safety and carry out repairs. The incident was documented in regional emergency service logs for Overijssel on Sunday morning.
