Fire brigades missions: fallen trees and basement floods in Engelsberg

Fire brigades missions: fallen trees and basement floods in Engelsberg

chaotic night for the fire brigades in Chiemgau

In the night from Friday to Saturday, the Chiemgau was hit by a violent thunderstorm, which ensured numerous operations by the local fire brigades, especially in the Engelsberg municipal area. A total of twelve missions had to be mastered, including seven reports over water in the basement and four fallen trees that had to be removed.

A particularly complex use was the building security due to the penetration of water, in which the Engelsberg and Maisenberg fire brigade were in use until early morning. Commandant Andreas Dunstmair emphasized the need to pump out the outdoor area to fix the cause of the problem.

In other communities such as Albertaich, Emertsham and Kienberg, the fire brigades were called to use to remove fallen trees and pump out the basement. The rapid ability and commitment of the firefighters, who were able to act effectively even in difficult situations The fire brigade also had to intervene in Heiligkreuz after two trees overturned. Commandant Stefan Kellner praised the emergency services for their commitment and the subsequent control of the area to prevent further damage.

A little luck in misfortune was the large district town of Traunstein, where only the fire department Wolkersdorf had to move out to remove a larger branch off the street. Here the traffic disruption could be quickly remedied without causing any major damage.

FAZIT

The chaotic night for the fire brigades in Chiemgau illustrates the need for a well -functioning fire brigade and rapid commitment in emergencies. The courageous intervention by firefighters prevented greater damage and the safety of the population was guaranteed. The events once again show how important the use and willingness of the fire brigades are in order to provide help quickly and effectively in crisis situations.

- Nag