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Mysterious smoke from Stutenseer Sparkasse: What's behind it?
Thick smoke from a savings bank in Stutensee, Karlsruhe, leads to fire and police operations. Technical defect suspected.
Mysterious smoke from Stutenseer Sparkasse: What's behind it?
In Stutensee-Blankenloch, a quiet place in the Karlsruhe district, unexpected smoke caused a stir last night. The police, fire and rescue services had their hands full when the report of a suspected cloud of smoke from the local savings bank branch came in. How SWR reported, it quickly became clear that no attack, no machine blowing up and certainly no fire were responsible for the phenomenon.
The cause was rather a fogging system that was activated for unknown reasons and released dense fog into the open air. These systems are common in banks and financial institutions to deter intruders and increase security status. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the police confirmed that everything was in order and there was no evidence of crime. The fire department then provided fresh air and ventilated the building.
Technology in the background
How many of these security systems work is often only truly understood by experts. In the world of fire protection, there are a variety of requirements and strategies designed to ensure that everything goes according to plan in the event of an emergency. According to FeuerTrutz Modern regulatory requirements for smoke extraction and smoke drainage are aimed at supporting fire-fighting work and ensuring the safety of people. Especially in the case of fires in large rooms, things can quickly become dangerous without effective smoke evacuation.
These findings could possibly also be incorporated into the planned renovations of the Stutensee-Blankenloch sewage treatment plant. In a comprehensive project description, the press service-public-procurement published, engineering services for the renovation of this facility have been put out to tender. The focus here is on the environmentally friendly switch from aerobic to anaerobic treatment with energy optimization.
A step into the future
The wastewater treatment plant itself has an impressive history: Since it was commissioned in 1967, it was last expanded in 1997. The current electricity requirement is 100% from the grid and a self-sufficiency level of 0%. There really is still room for improvement! The latest study from 2019 shows a high potential for optimization in energy consumption, which should now be used. In the future, a self-sufficiency level of up to 45% could be achieved.
In today's world, you can't be too careful - be it when it comes to fire protection or conserving resources in sewage treatment plants. The fact that a fogging system in a bank is not only qualified to deter burglars, but also to ward off danger in the event of a fire, shows how important well-thought-out security systems are. The upcoming renovations in Stutensee are also a step in the right direction to increase energy efficiency.