Major fire in Obrigheim: Fire brigade extinguishes fire in waste disposal facility

Major fire in Obrigheim: Fire brigade extinguishes fire in waste disposal facility

In Obrigheim, in the Neckar-Odenwald district, there was a fire in a waste disposal plant today. Around 50 cubic meters of waste paper stored in two containers caught fire. The fire department was on site with around 60 emergency services and was able to extinguish most of the fire SWR Current reported. The heavy smoke that occurred during the fire led to residents being asked to keep their windows and doors closed and to turn off ventilation and air conditioning systems.

At 3:21 p.m. the all-clear was given by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior after the control center classified the situation as slightly dangerous. A smoke warning was originally issued at 1:54 p.m. This warning no longer applies to the Neckar-Odenwald district and the entire federal state of Baden-Württemberg News.de reported.

Cause and amount of damage

The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, but the damage caused amounts to around 10,000 euros. It was determined that there was no pollution in the surrounding area, which reassured the emergency services and residents.

Waste disposal plays a crucial role in the circular economy, with waste masses being viewed as valuable raw materials. It is important that waste disposal adheres to high environmental standards and helps to break down pollutants. IFEU emphasizes that waste incineration plants can make a decisive contribution to the use of energy and the separation of materials containing pollutants.

The incidents in Obrigheim show once again how important it is to take the utmost care when disposing of waste in order to prevent such emergencies and protect the environment.