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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A blast occurred nearby — bomb, gas explosion, or industrial detonation.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Drop behind cover. Protect head. Leave area. Call 112. Expect second blast.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden deafness, ringing, dust cloud, alarms, fires, bodies.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shattered glass, structural cracks, smell of explosives or gas.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Primary blast wave damages lungs and ears; secondary fragments cause most visible wounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Attackers sometimes use delayed second device targeting responders.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop behind solid cover — concrete wall, parked car engine block side.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check yourself for bleeding you cannot feel due to shock.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move away from glass facades and parked cars (fuel).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112: explosion, location, fire, trapped count.
When and how to get professional help.
Blast injuries need specialized trauma care — all affected need evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate and basic bleeding control. Do not re-enter damaged buildings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. "Explosion at [address]. Fire yes/no. Many injured."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Warn dispatch if suspicious package remains visible.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rush to epicenter — secondary blast risk.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT gather in open plaza "to see."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After one explosion the danger is over
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Secondary devices and structural collapse follow many attacks. Move away and expect aftershocks of building failure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bystanders killed in second blast while helping.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Active shooter
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone is shooting or attacking with a weapon in a public place.
Crowd crush
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You are packed in a crowd so tight you cannot move arms or breathe properly.
Knife attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone is attacking people with a knife or sharp weapon nearby.
Mass casualty
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — An event has injured many people at once — explosion, collapse, crash, or attack.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleeding, trouble breathing, or ear/nose blood after blast needs hospital.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed collapse from internal blast lung injury possible.