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Car fire on A61: Fire causes mega traffic jams and dramatic scenes!
On June 22, 2025 there was a car fire on the A61. The fire brigade was able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent any injuries.
Car fire on A61: Fire causes mega traffic jams and dramatic scenes!
On Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred on the A61 motorway between the Stromberg junction and the Hunsrück Ost service area: a car caught fire. How Near news Reportedly, the fire department and other emergency services had to be alerted at 1 p.m. Fortunately, the two occupants of the vehicle were able to get to safety in time and were uninjured.
The driver quickly brought the burning car to a stop on the hard shoulder, but the fire had already quickly spread. When the fire brigade arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and the flames were spreading to the adjacent grass verge. It didn't take long until the A61 had to be completely closed during the firefighting operation. The firefighters from Daxweiler, Stromberg and Warmsroth did their best to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to the nearby forest. Nevertheless, the car burned out completely.
Traffic jam over the long weekend
The full closure caused significant traffic disruptions, which resulted in a backlog of return traffic after the long weekend. The Rhine newspaper added that the fire brigade was able to reopen the A61 after extinguishing the fire, but initially traffic only had to be routed past the fire in one lane.
The fire brigade arrived quickly and was able to quickly bring the situation under control. In addition to the fire brigade, the police, an emergency service vehicle and the motorway maintenance department were also on duty to deal with the situation and ensure the safety of drivers.
Fire hazard from cars
Such incidents also raise questions about the general fire risk of cars. A current survey by DEVK, which is based on Statista was published, examines the fire risk of cars depending on the type of drive. These topics are relevant for drivers and vehicle owners to be aware of the potential risks that a car can pose.
Overall, it is to be hoped that the inmates remained safe despite the dramatic incident and that such events can be avoided in the future. The emergency services always show a good hand and overcome such challenges with great professionalism.