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Private jet in Schönefeld: Major fire at BER - fire brigade in constant use!
Large-scale deployment of the fire department at BER airport due to a fire on a private jet. Quick action prevented anything worse and no injuries.
Private jet in Schönefeld: Major fire at BER - fire brigade in constant use!
On Wednesday afternoon, June 2nd, a dramatic incident at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) caused a stir. A private jet that had just taken off caught fire, with smoke visible from the left engine. It was the crew themselves who started the engines when suddenly the fire broke out and the landing gear burst into flames. Fortunately, the crew and the passengers present were left with nothing but shock; There were no injuries as the crew left the plane immediately. maz-online.de reports that….
The fire department arrived with numerous special vehicles and water cannons to fight the fire. The airport fire brigade immediately started extinguishing the fire and threw jets of water into the air while thick smoke rose into the sky. Thanks to the quick intervention, the flames were prevented from spreading further. However, the exact cause of the incident remains unclear for now.
Continuous operational readiness
The airport fire department has an excellent reputation when it comes to airport safety. As can be read on Wikipedia, it is a factory fire department whose tasks mainly include fire protection, rescuing passengers and extinguishing burning aircraft. There are strict legal requirements that require short response times between alerting and deployment. Another aspect that underlines the quality of the airport fire department at BER is the specially equipped fire engines, which can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h. Wikipedia informs that....
On the same day there was another incident at BER. A Lufthansa plane was forced to cancel its trip to Qatar because of a burning smell in the cockpit. Just half an hour after takeoff, the plane returned safely to the airport, where the fire department was already on standby. While the smell of fire was confirmed, no fire situation could be identified. The plane is now in a parking position for examination, and the further course of action for the passengers remains unclear. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this case either. Tag24 reports that….
As the events at BER show, passengers and crews must always be able to trust in the professionalism and efficiency of the airport fire departments. These are not only able to help with fires and other emergencies, but also with the recovery of damaged aircraft and medical emergencies. At a time when safety is paramount, the commitment of the airport fire department is crucial.