Bengalos set fire to shoulder of B299 at wedding celebration!

Bengalos set fire to shoulder of B299 at wedding celebration!

On the afternoon of July 5, 2025, there was a fire on federal highway 299 near Beilngries in the Eichstätt district, which was caused by Bengalo leftovers from a wedding party. Loud Danube Courier The fire brigade was alerted around 2.30 p.m. when the fire broke out on the shoulder between the road and the cycle path.

The wedding party traveling on the B299 had thrown Bengalos out of their vehicles, which ultimately caused the grass to catch fire. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to the adjacent forest slope, so the fire department was able to intervene quickly and contain the fire. According to the Beilngries police, there was no formal damage, only the lawn was charred.

The dangerous fun with Bengalos

Bengal Fire is a pyrotechnic effect that produces intense light and smoke. The term is derived from the historical region of Bengal, where such effects were originally developed. Nowadays, Bengal fire is often used for lighting at events or in sports. The flame color varies depending on the metal used. An ignited Bengalo can reach temperatures between 1600 and 2500 °C and cannot be extinguished with water or sand Wikipedia explained.

The dangers of such pyrotechnic effects should not be underestimated. Injuries can result from direct contact or the blinding effect of the flames. If the smoke can lead to visual impairment and panic, more skills are needed to regulate and deal with pyrotechnics in many countries. In Germany, Bengal fires are prohibited, especially in sports stadiums - violations even result in stadium bans. The police are investigating the unknown perpetrators and have asked the public for urgent help in identifying them. Information is available by calling (08461) 640 30.

The legal framework

Like on the page brand-feuer.de According to the UN numbering system, Bengal fires are categorized as class 1.4 explosives. In Austria, a new pyrotechnics law came into force, which also regulates the handling of these effects. Burning there is only permitted under certain conditions, which is intended to increase safety at events. Switzerland and Norway also have clear regulations regarding the use of pyrotechnics in stadiums in order to minimize the risk of injury.

The incidents surrounding the wedding bonfire in Beilngries show that, despite the established guidelines, the responsible use of fireworks and similar products can endanger not only the well-being of those celebrating, but also that of passers-by, nature and the infrastructure. A good hand is required here to avoid such unpleasant incidents.