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Truck fire on A10: 85 firefighters on duty – smoke emergency in Ludwigsfelde
Truck fire on the A10 near Ludwigsfelde: 85 firefighters on duty. No injuries, part of the highway reopened.
Truck fire on A10: 85 firefighters on duty – smoke emergency in Ludwigsfelde
On Thursday afternoon, a truck fire on the A10 between the Ludwigsfelde East and West junctions caused a stir. Loud daily news The accident happened on August 29, 2025 and could have been caused by a tire burst. The truck was loaded with cardboard, which burst into flames, causing significant ash and smoke. The smoke reached the nearby town of Ludwigsfelde in the Teltow-Fläming district.
The fire department was on the scene quickly: a total of 85 firefighters and 15 emergency vehicles were needed to bring the fire under control. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but residents were asked to close their windows and turn off air conditioning to protect themselves from the smoke. In the early morning of August 30th, the motorway was partially reopened, with initially only one lane in the direction of the Potsdam triangle being passable.
Cause and similar incidents
The tire blowout that led to this incident may not be the first of its kind. A similar incident recently occurred on the A10 Tauernautobahn just before the Villach junction, where a truck also caught fire after a tire burst on July 16th. Loud MyDistrict The Villach main fire station and the Vassach volunteer fire department alerted the emergency services after the driver of the tractor-trailer brought the truck to a stop on the hard shoulder.
Here the driver was able to contain the fire himself with a fire extinguisher before the fire department arrived. The fire department, led by Martin Regenfelder, then carried out extinguishing work to prevent the flames from spreading to the load. This case also showed how important quick action and good preparation are in order to avoid major damage.
The various operations remind us how quickly dangerous situations can arise and that attention to vehicle maintenance is crucial. Tire bursts often lead to such situations, which is why drivers should always keep a close eye on the condition of their vehicles.