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Major fire in the Allendorf sawmill: millions in damage and fire brigade deployment!
Major fire in Allendorf, Waldeck-Frankenberg: Over 100 emergency services fight flames, initial damage estimates at one million euros.
Major fire in the Allendorf sawmill: millions in damage and fire brigade deployment!
Yesterday evening a huge fire broke out in a sawmill in Allendorf, northern Hesse, which lasted until the early hours of the morning. Loud News City The flames are still visible this morning as firefighters continue to work to bring the situation under control. Over 100 firefighters and a firefighting helicopter were mobilized to put a stop to the fire. Between 4,000 and 5,000 meters of wood are burned in a controlled burn to prevent the flames from spreading.
The police suspect a technical defect in a machine as a possible cause of the fire. Nevertheless, the investigation has not yet been completed and the exact extent of the damage is still pending clarification. Initial estimates put the figure at around one million euros, but experts fear that this amount could rise quickly.
A dramatic situation in the region
A similar incident recently occurred at another sawmill in Seeburg, Göttingen district. Here the police estimated the damage at several million euros, which was caused by the fire in a production hall, parts of a wood warehouse and the destruction of machines and vehicles, reports NDR. Mayor Arne Behre (SPD) expressed dismay at the incident, which is considered one of the most serious in the region in recent decades. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Around 400 emergency services were on site and the extinguishing work lasted until the early hours of Tuesday morning. In order to bring the fire completely under control, it was even necessary to demolish the roof of an adjacent burger shop.
Causes of fires in the timber industry
The causes of fires in the wood industry are often technical in nature. According to the IFS Fires often occur due to machine failure or carelessness. The question arises as to how production facilities can be better protected in order to avoid such incidents in the future.
In this current situation, the fire brigade and police are still on site to monitor the situation and clarify the cause of the fire. Current developments and further news will of course follow in the coming days. The situation remains tense for the companies affected and the entire region.