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Large arbor fire in Lehrte: Fire brigade struggles with communication problems!
There were several major fires in Lower Saxony, including a gazebo fire in Lehrte and a fire in Heide-Park Soltau, which mobilized hundreds of firefighters. The police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Large arbor fire in Lehrte: Fire brigade struggles with communication problems!
On Wednesday night there was a devastating fire in a garden colony in Lehrte, in the heart of the Hanover region. Loud NDR An arbor, a shelter and numerous trees and bushes were on fire. The fire department was immediately alerted to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring properties.
The extinguishing work proved to be challenging. Almost 90 emergency services were involved and some of them had to work under respiratory protection due to the heavy smoke. To make matters worse, the digital radio was down. Communication between the emergency services only took place via cell phones, which made coordination considerably more difficult. The fire department had to contend with exploding spray cans and propane gas bottles, which posed an additional source of danger. Luckily there were no injuries. The fire was brought under control around two o'clock in the morning, but the extinguishing work dragged on until the early hours of the morning. A foam carpet was applied to extinguish any embers.
Investigations are ongoing
The police immediately began investigating the cause of the fire. There is currently no concrete information about the reasons that led to this incident. Loud Boehme newspaper Commissariat 1 of the Soltau Police Department is responsible for this. The search for further information about the cause of the fire has already begun.
Fire statistics in Germany show that such incidents can have a serious impact on overall safety. As reported, there are currently no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics for the entire country, which makes the work of the fire brigade and the development of protective measures more difficult. The FeuerTrutz Network emphasizes that regular updates and additions to fire safety statistics are necessary in order to take effective measures.
The incidents in Lehrte are not isolated. There have also been similar major fires in other regions, such as most recently in Heide-Park Soltau, which have required considerable fire brigade resources. In such critical situations, it becomes clear how important a well-positioned fire department and effective communication structures are. It remains to be seen what lessons will be learned from fire protection on site.