Explosion in gazebo: gas bottles explode in Rheinbreitbach

Explosion in gazebo: gas bottles explode in Rheinbreitbach

fire in a garden house in Rheinbreitbach

on July 13, 2024, around 2:30 p.m., a fire and an explosion in a garden house occurred on Bürresheimer Strasse in Rheinbreitbach. An attentive witness reported the incident that the emergency services of the Rheinbreitbach volunteer fire brigade and the Linz on the Rhine police.

When the rescue workers arrived, the garden house was already on fire. There were two gas bottles in the building, which exploded during the fire and led to the full destruction of the garden house. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

The Linz police on the Rhine asks witnesses who have observed the incident to report. Information can be submitted by phone at 02644-9430. Press releases from the Rhineland-Palatinate police may be freely published, stating the source.

Why is this incident important?

The fire in the garden house in Rheinbreitbach illustrates the dangers that can end up with careless gas bottles. It reminds us of the importance of safe storage and handling of gas bottles to avoid accidents like this. Fortunately, the rapid intervention of the rescue workers prevented worse.

- Nag