Fire brigade saves Mülheim: garbage car fire in the port area quickly deleted!

Feuerwehr Mülheim an der Ruhr bei brennendem Müllwagen im Hafengebiet alarmiert. Glücklicherweise keine Verletzten oder Sachschäden.
Fire brigade Mülheim an der Ruhr alerted in burning garbage trucks in the port area. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to property. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Fire brigade saves Mülheim: garbage car fire in the port area quickly deleted!

On Wednesday morning, April 24, 2025, the Mülheim fire brigade was alerted to a burning garbage trolley in the port area. The incident occurred in Saalestrasse, where the contents of the garbage vehicle were on fire. The driver reacted quickly and steered the vehicle onto a free area to unload the burning garbage in a turning hammer. This was an important step towards increasing security for the environment, as Cityreport.pnr24-online.de reported.

The garbage vehicle employees started with the first extinguishing measures using a fire extinguisher during the first minutes after the alarm. This prompt reaction showed the responsible action by the crew, which immediately dealt with the situation. The use was then supported by a group of the fire brigade, which continued the extinguishing work with water and extinguishing foam under respiratory protection. It was crucial to delete the flames quickly and to prevent further spread.

comprehensive measures and control

To ensure that no brand nests remained, a thermal imaging camera was also used. This measure turned out to be effective because no abnormalities were found. The garbage vehicle was then able to control the depot of the disposal company for the remaining emptying, in turn on a secure open space. It is noteworthy that there was no injuries throughout the incident and apparently no damage to the garbage was found on the garbage vehicle, such as news-hute.net Notice.

During the extinguishing work, however, there were slight traffic disruptions in Saalestrasse. These impairments were late consequences of the mission, which also involved the police and the Office for Environmental Protection of the City of Mülheim an der Ruhr. The cooperation between these institutions was described as smooth and effective.

fire brigade statistics and trends

Such missions are in the context of a broader discussion about security in fire incidents. The report by the Center of Fire Statistics (CFS) of the International Association of Fire Brigades and Rescue Services (CTIF) provides valuable data on fire statistics and emergency inserts. Cif.org emphasizes that statistics come to operations, fires and damage from a total of 65 countries. These statistics are crucial for planning resources and improving work in the fire service.

In summary, it can be said that the use of the Mülheim fire brigade on the Ruhr in Saalestrasse provided a controlled and effective action. The engineering art of the emergency services ensured not only the quickly fight against fire, but also for the safety of those involved and the surrounding area. Such events illustrate the need for continuous training and precise operational readiness in the fire brigade in order to better manage future incidents.

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