Million damage caused by major fire in Eggenfelden tire trade

Million damage caused by major fire in Eggenfelden tire trade

Eggenfelden, Deutschland - A heavy major fire today has recorded the site of a tire trade in Eggenfelden, district of Rottal-Inn. The police estimate the property damage to several million euros. The flames had spread to the entire building, which made the extinguishing work significantly more difficult.

In the course of the afternoon, around 230 firefighters were deployed. Due to the massive heat and the strong smoke, the emergency services had to take special precautions. The residents were asked to close windows and doors to protect themselves from the smoke. Fortunately, no injuries have so far been reported.

difficult extinguishing work and investigation

The extinguishing work is likely to take some time. The Passau criminal police have investigated the cause of the fire. The exact reason for the fire is currently unclear. The situation is reminiscent of a similar incident in Elsenfeld, Miltenberg district, where a major fire in a tire camp caused an estimated millions at the same time. There, too, the fire investigators are underway, but luckily there were no injuries here either. The danger of such major fires is a real problem that has to be taken seriously, especially in industrial companies, such as with combustible materials.

The context of fires in Germany

statistics show that fires are a common cause of significant damage to property in Germany. According to the Feuertrutz , regular statistics on fire events and causes of important information about the risks. Although there is no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany, the data collected is of great importance for improving fire protection. Institutions such as the German Fire Brigade Association and other state fire brigade associations regularly publish reports on fire events and their frequency.

The incidents in Eggenfelden and Elsenfeld underline the need to further strengthen and optimize fire protection measures. Preventive measures could help minimize such damage in the future. The investigation will show which teachings can be drawn from these fires.

For more information on these incidents, the Prosos available.