Major fire in Schmölln: Toxic cloud of smoke causes danger!

Major fire in Schmölln: Toxic cloud of smoke causes danger!

In Schmölln, in the Altenburger Land district, the night is seething between smoke and flames. A fire in a concrete factory caused a stir on Saturday afternoon after massive smoke was reported in the Thomas Müntzer settlement around 3:30 p.m. The first firefighters who arrived quickly on site discovered that garbage stored on the premises of a container service was on fire. The flames were further fanned by strong winds, resulting in the formation of a column of smoke that was visible for kilometers MDR Thuringia reported.

The situation was serious. Four fire departments from Schmölln, Gößnitz, Großstöbnitz and Untschen were quickly mobilized to fight the fire. While the extinguishing work was underway, the access road to the settlement was closed to make it easier for emergency services to access the area. In addition, residents were instructed via loudspeaker to keep windows and doors closed as toxic gases could not be ruled out. The service of abg-info.de According to reports, the fire was completely extinguished around 3 a.m. early Sunday.

Warnings and consequences of the fire

Authorities issued a warning for the town of Schmölln; residents were asked to turn off all air conditioning. According to city fire chief Mirko Keutsch, the fire is under control but not yet completely extinguished. The exact amount of damage has not yet been determined, but the police expect a high level of property damage. This is not surprising, especially since the risks caused by the consequences of fire increase significantly Fire and fire shows.

There are around 200,000 fires every year in Germany. These can not only lead to immense property damage, which costs more than a billion euros in the private sector, but can also endanger people's health. Over 300 people lose their lives in fires every year, often due to exposure to smoke. The toxicity and dangers of fire products must always be kept in mind, especially when it comes to plastic waste, which in this case has been ignited.

However, the fire department is well prepared and has a sure hand for such emergencies. The quick reaction and targeted fighting of the fire prevent anything worse from happening. And while weather conditions sometimes pose an additional challenge, the hope remains that such incidents can be avoided in the future. Schmölln remains vigilant against the dangers that flames bring.