Warehouse in Coswig burns: population before smoke warning!

Warehouse in Coswig burns: population before smoke warning!

On Saturday evening, the municipality of Coswig (Anhalt) experienced a dramatic situation when a warehouse was in blazing flames. The fire brigade was quickly deployed to fight the flames and bring the situation under control. According to [TAG24] (https://www.tag24.de/thema/feuerwehr Einze-heute/lagerhalle-in-coswig-ragoesen-brennloh-lichterloh-behen-bevoelkung-3394920), the warehouse in which straw was stored, Lichterloh. The authorities urged the population of strong smoke development and advised the residents, windows and doors to close and to switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The clear smoke development, which was visible from afar, was particularly worrying. In order to illustrate the dangers to the residents, warnings about various social media channels and the Warn app Nina were spread. While none of the residents were in danger, it was advised to avoid the affected area until the situation was secured.

Fire brigade use and damage height

The fire brigade were used in large numbers to extinguish the flames and cope with the situation. During the mission, there was a certain uncertainty about the exact cause of the fire. This could possibly be related to fire-threatening work, which is often carried out in industry or at hobby mode, as reported by the [fire protection headquarters] (https://brandschutz-zentrale.de/brandschutz/ Pmenzengen-und-wenden/die-5-haeuft- fire-fire courses/). The most common causes include works with welding devices, separating grinders or even hot glue guns, which can quickly become dangerous foci in improper handling.

The estimated damage amounts to a six -figure amount, and there is a bitter aftertaste in the face of these dramatic events. Compared to a similar incident in Dreye in 2022, where the local fire brigade also had to deploy due to strong smoke development and flame formation, this shows how serious the dangers that are connected to warehouse fires.

What do we learn from it?

Fire brigade operations like this make it clear how important it is to take the safety precautions in the handling of combustible materials seriously. Whether in the commercial or private sector, the trained specialists know how to deal with the risks. In order to prevent the development of such fires, it is essential to observe the fire and occupational safety measures and to carry out training regularly.

The emergency services in Coswig proved that they are well prepared to act quickly in crisis situations. Nevertheless, it can be hoped that such operations will be superfluous in the future and just wait for us.