Pyrotechnic specialists secure dangerous chemical at institute

Police called on personnel to evacuate from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry in Prague’s Dejvice on Friday, so that specialists could secure a dangerous chemical on site. A bottle of crystallized peroxide, which had been stored for some time on the premises, was accidently uncovered during a practice drill by fire fighters. Pyrotechnic specialists were then called in and used a remote-controlled robot to contain the highly-volatile chemical. A search using a sniffer dog was also conducted to ensure other areas of the building are safe.