Battery fire in Stuttgart: Fire brigade saves residents from smoked buildings

Stuttgart (ots)

fire event in Stuttgart: Importance of security when loading batteries

On Wednesday, around 5 p.m., the Stuttgart fire brigade was alerted due to a fire in an apartment building on Vaihinger Strasse in Stuttgart Möhringen. A burning battery of an electric scooter ensured smoke development, which smoke heavily.

evacuation of a person from the attic

The emergency services quickly arrived at the site and had to act immediately. Despite the smoke development, a person was brought to safety from the attic via the aerial ladder. Two squads, equipped with respiratory protection masks, were able to quickly deglaze the burning battery with a extinguishing tube. In the meantime, the building was also searched for other people.

efficient measures for fire fighting

After the fire fighting, the firefighters ensured that the stairwell was thoroughly ventilated. In order to further cool down the burning battery and prevent it from flare up again, it was brought outside and placed in a water bath.

preventive measures for the community

This event should serve as an important memory for the residents, how crucial it is to take precautionary measures when loading batteries. Battery should always be loaded under supervision, on non -flammable documents and at a large distance to easily inflammatory materials. Compliance with the manufacturer's information is essential to ensure the security in the event of a fire and prevent possible damage.

committed emergency services on site

Various units of the fire brigade were involved in the deployment, including the fire truck of the professional fire brigade from Feuerwache 1 and the inspection service from the fire station 2. The Degerloch-Hoffeld volunteer fire brigade was also in use with two extinguishing vehicles and a team transport car, while the ambulance was on site.

The effects on the neighborhood

Such incidents have a far -reaching meaning for the community. They sensitize the residents for fire security measures and illustrate the need to stand in close communication with the fire service services. In the event of a fire, quick action is required, and experience from this incident can increase the security of future operations.