Fire inferno in Wismar: 900,000 euros in damage to the sawmill!
Fire in Wismar: Fire in a transport vehicle in the sawmill causes 900,000 euros in damage. Fire brigade on duty, no injuries.

Fire inferno in Wismar: 900,000 euros in damage to the sawmill!
In Wismar, northwest Mecklenburg district, there was a dramatic fire in the sawmill on Friday afternoon, which caused a transport vehicle to burst into flames. Loud NDR Around 30 firefighters worked for three hours to extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to adjacent buildings. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The burning vehicle, a wheel loader from Ilim Nordic Timber GmbH & Co. KG, was caused by unknown circumstances, with the police citing a technical defect as a possible cause of the fire. However, the exact cause remains unclear, and investigations into suspicion of negligent arson are still ongoing Baltic Sea newspaper reported.
Damage in the millions
The material damage is estimated at around 900,000 euros, which makes the situation particularly serious and underlines the importance of effective fire protection measures. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing the causes and consequences of fires. Statistics and analysis of fire events show that fires can threaten not only property but also livelihoods, according to a recent publication by the vfdb is expressed.
The fire brigade showed a good hand here by efficiently preventing the flames from spreading. Such an approach can be crucial in an emergency to protect greater damage and, above all, human life.
While the investigation continues, recent events can be seen as a warning to pay close attention to fire safety and security. Awareness of potential dangers should also be raised in our region in order to avoid similar incidents in the future.