Gas fire in Traunstein: meter -high flames after an excavator accident!

Gas fire in Traunstein: meter -high flames after an excavator accident!

On Tuesday morning there was a spectacular incident at a construction site in Traunstein, which fortunately ran without any major damage. A excavator damaged both a gas and power line during demolition work, which led to an impressive gas fire. The flames shot up to three to four meters, which caused excitement among the workers and residents. But the Traunstein fire brigade quickly had the situation under control by bringing the fire under control by squeezing the gas line and finally deleting. The entire mission extended for about three hours in which the emergency services worked meticulously.

For the fire brigade, around 15 emergency services were on site, supported by two strips of the Traunstein police. In addition, an operations manager rescue service was alerted with an emergency doctor and a quick intervention group, which included ten other emergency services. The Traunstein fire brigade stated that there was never a danger to the surrounding residents, which delighted and calm residents.

fire brigade in continuous use

gas fires and withdrawals are always a serious topic that is not only important in Traunstein, but nationally. Another example from the region is only a few time ago and shows the challenges that exist for the fire brigade in such operations. On November 7, 2021, the Surberg fire brigade had to be alerted from an underground container due to an outlet. There was also the risk of an explosion here, which further increased the alert readiness of the emergency services. In the end, around 80 fire brigade, emergency services and police were involved in cope with the situation.

The operation lasted about six hours, with the emergency services to take a wide range of measures: from sealing the exit point to ensuring fire protection, various strategies were required. A special vehicle even had to move out of Deggendorf to empty the gas tank, which clearly shows how important well coordinated operations are. A trained team of firefighters is essential to master such dangerous situations.

gas statistics and security

Such events are not only locally, but also statistically of interest. The German Association of the Gas and Water Sach (DVGW) provides information on the safety of gas pipes and draws attention to all relevant data that is related to gas odors and interruptions of care. The latest updates in the data acquisition criteria allow more precise recording of incidents and better preparation for missions that are not only safety -relevant, but also ensure general security of care.

The population can continue to rely on the emergency services who are always there when you are fire and gas when you need them. A great praise is due to all those who keep calm even in difficult situations and ensure security and order with their use.

More details on the events in Traunstein can be found in the reports of pnp.de and kfv-traunstein.de . Statistics and safety instructions can also be found in the DVGW guide at dvgw.de .