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Major fire in Trebsen: Fire brigade fights against flaming bales of straw!
A major fire broke out in Trebsen, Saxony, when bales of straw in a barn burst into flames. Fire brigade in action.
Major fire in Trebsen: Fire brigade fights against flaming bales of straw!
On Friday night there was a serious fire in Trebsen, in the Leipzig district, which kept several fire departments in suspense. How MDR Reportedly, bales of straw stored in a shelter caught fire and caused massive smoke to develop. The situation was so serious that residents were alerted via the NINA warning app to keep their windows and doors closed.
The alarm went in around 2 a.m. Loud Grimma media portal The Trebsen volunteer fire department and the fire departments from Seelingstädt, Altenhain and Grimma were mobilized. The deputy district fire chief, the emergency services and the police were also on site. It quickly became clear that the fire in the shelter was already burning to its full extent.
Intensive extinguishing work
The emergency services fought the flames for hours. Despite the quick intervention, the firefighters only managed with difficulty to bring the flames under control. After MDR According to information, there were still embers in the straw bales, which posed an additional challenge. The extinguishing work continued from the early hours of the morning.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire and the police have launched an investigation. It cannot be ruled out that there was arson Grimma media portal reported. Fortunately, there have been no injuries so far.
The smoke was so heavy that health authorities issued a warning. Residents were asked to be careful as a health risk from the smoke could not be ruled out. In such situations, it is important to always follow the warning messages via the NINA app and be vigilant.
The extinguishing work was supported by additional fire departments from Neichen, Großbothen and Hohnstädt. The Technical Relief Agency (THW) was also on duty to support the fire brigade and ensure that the fire was finally extinguished.
While the flames have been slowly extinguished, the investigation could still take some time. Police will consider all options to determine the cause of the fire. Even if the fire is under control, the situation for residents remains tense.
In such major fires, it is essential to know how to react correctly in an emergency. Experience from similar incidents shows that quick action can be the key. Sometimes it can also make sense to provide information about Tracking Services to ensure that emergency devices such as cell phones are always available and trackable.
The coming days will show what further information about the cause of the fire comes to light. The fire brigade and the police remain in close contact in order to provide the residents in Trebsen with the best possible information.