Mähdrescher fire in the Main-Kinzig district: fire brigade in large-scale operation!
Mähdrescher fire in the Main-Kinzig district: fire brigade in large-scale operation!
On May 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., a combine harvester on the K931 between Herolz and Vollmerz (Schluechtern, Main-Kinzig-Kreis) on fire. According to Osthessen News was a technical defect of the agricultural vehicle the reason for the devastating fire. The flames also grabbed an adjacent wooden mast with telephone line over.
Fortunately, there was no injuries in the incident. The K931 had to be completely blocked during the extinguishing work. Around 30 fire brigades from Schluechtern, Herolz and Steinau were used to fight the fire. After completing the extinguishing work, the combine harvester was checked for possible embers with the help of a thermal imaging camera to prevent a rebuild. The targeted reversal work required additional time and resources. The estimated property damage amounts to around 100,000 euros.challenges in agricultural fires
Fires of agricultural machines are not uncommon, especially during harvesting. In late summer, when the machines are in constant use, high work loads often lead to overheating and technical defects. According to Schadenprisma , fires are particularly common in dry conditions. Alarm gardens for such fires continuously increase, whereby the emergency services are faced with new challenges. Fire brigade resources are necessary for fire fighting. Several examples of use illustrate the difficulties that firefighters have to cope with during such missions. One example is the fire of a tractor in forest work, in which the fire brigade used enormous amounts of water to extinguish the fire.- tractor fire: consumed 15,000 liters of water, considerable property damage.
- Ball press: 12,000 liters of water needed, repairs in the four -digit euro range.
- incident combine harvester: fire by sparks, successful containment.
prevention and safety tips
The dangers are not only limited to technical defects. Dry soils and sparks of flint stones can also lead to dangerous situations. Preventive measures are therefore essential. According to Brandschutz-Center , safety distances should be observed when storing hay and straw: 25 meters to power lines and public places, as well as 50 meters to flammable walls and forests. This can significantly reduce the risk of fire.
In addition, it is advisable to wait regularly and equip agricultural vehicles and equip them with fire extinguishers. Documentation of the temperature development of stored straw can help to minimize the risk of self -inflammation. The condition of the electrical devices should also be checked before storage to prevent dangers.
Overall, good networking between the fire brigade, farmers and neighboring weirs is crucial for effective fire fighting. The challenges that have fires on agricultural machines require a comprehensive approach and sensible prevention measures.
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