Car fire at Oberhausen petrol station: fire brigade in action!
Car fire at Oberhausen petrol station: fire brigade in action!
On Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, there was a remarkable incident in Oberhausen-Schmachtendorf. At 12:27 p.m., the Oberhausen fire brigade was alerted by the control center after a car on the grounds of a petrol station opened in flames. The fast use of the fire brigade not only saved the petrol station area, but also prevented possible injuries.
The alarmed units included the fire and rescue station 2 and the volunteer fire brigade Königshardt. These were on site within a very short time and immediately started the extinguishing work. The vehicle owner had previously reacted carefully and parked the burning car in a safe area, which significantly defused the situation. Thanks to the rapid reaction of the emergency services, the fire could be brought under control quickly.
efficient extinguishing work
The Königshardt volunteer fire brigade showed an effective approach and deleted the fire within a short time. Overall, a management vehicle, five fire trucks and an ambulance were in use to cope with the location. After completing the extinguishing work, the damaged vehicle was recovered by a towing company.
Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident. This is an important success because such fires, especially on petrol station site, can be potentially dangerous. The Oberhausen police have started the cause of the fire. The exact cause of the fire is currently still unclear, but a technical defect is not excluded.context and meaning of fire inserts
fire inserts like this are in a greater connection with the fire statistics that are recorded worldwide. According to the report № 29 of the CFS CTIF, which includes a comprehensive analysis of the fire statistics for 2022, such operations represents a significant challenge for the fire brigades. The report shows that the type of fire brigade operations, the number of fires and the number of victims in different countries are carefully documented. These statistics help to evaluate future risks better and to make the fire brigade's operations even more effective. The data illustrate the need for fast and coordinated action in fires, especially at places with high risk such as petrol stations.
Overall, this incident in Oberhausen-Schmachtendorf not only shows the alert willingness and professionalism of the fire brigade, but also the importance of reacting quickly in such situations. The use and the investigation into the cause of the fire continue to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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