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Large clouds of smoke over Hamm: truck fire at the recycling center alerts the fire department!
Fire brigade in action: truck fire at the recycling center in Hamm on October 29th, 2025. No injuries, high column of smoke visible.
Large clouds of smoke over Hamm: truck fire at the recycling center alerts the fire department!
A dramatic operational scenario took place in Hamm today: a truck caught fire at the recycling center near the waste incineration plant. According to reports from calf The fire department was informed of the fire at 2:21 p.m. The fire was already fully ablaze when the first emergency services arrived, which didn't make the situation any easier. It was all the more important that no injuries were reported.
The fire brigade was quickly deployed and began extinguishing the fire. A significant column of smoke was already visible from the approach to the site on the A2 in the direction of Hanover. What was particularly challenging was that there is no hydrant network available on the highway. The emergency services therefore had to provide a larger amount of fire-fighting water - over 15,000 liters were transported to the scene. Several units with tank fire engines were deployed. The Hamm fire department explained that the fire was fought by three crews wearing respiratory protection, each with a C-jet tube.
Efficient firefighting
The truck, whose driver came to a stop on the shoulder, had already crossed onto the adjacent grass verge. This required a quick and coordinated response from the fire department. In addition to the professional fire brigade, the Uentrop, Haaren and Rhynern volunteer fire brigades and the Hamm city rescue service were also on site. Such speed and efficiency are critical to preventing the spread of fire and minimizing potential hazards.
No further information is currently available, but the fire department has assured ongoing reporting. The authorities and emergency services stand ready to continue to closely monitor the situation and take further action if necessary. It remains to be hoped that such dangerous operations will become less frequent in the future and that the fire brigade will always remain well prepared.