Alarm in the recycling center: Fire brigade fights for hours for hours!

Fire in the Friedländer exploitation center: the cause of the fire unclear, fire brigade fights for hours for hours. Safety instructions for battery disposal.
Fire in the Friedländer exploitation center: the cause of the fire unclear, fire brigade fights for hours for hours. Safety instructions for battery disposal. (Symbolbild/MND)

Alarm in the recycling center: Fire brigade fights for hours for hours!

In a dramatic scenaria, the Friedland exploitation center "Environment Plasma" experienced a devastating fire on Monday afternoon, June 16, 2025. Flames hit a warehouse and the fire brigade was immediately alerted. Around 80 firefighters from various voluntary fire brigades-including from Friedland, Sadelkow, Salow, Eichhorst-Genzkow, Schwichtenberg, Kotelow and Neubrandenburg-were in use to control the situation. Despite the intensive extinguishing rate, which took several hours, the exact cause of the fire remained unclear for the time being. Operational manager Stephan Drews emphasized that there have been cases of self -inflammatory batteries on the site in the past. This raises the question: How safe do we deal with the disposal of batteries and batteries?

A recurring problem becomes clear: Despite extensive information, many citizens still dispose of their batteries in household waste, which can have fatal consequences. Drews recalled a similar incident of December 30, 2024, in which a defective battery also triggered a major fire. In view of the dangers, he appeals to the population to properly dispose of batteries and batteries, since numerous electronics retailers and supermarkets receive them free of charge.

fire risk by defective batteries

The risk of fire, which runs out of defective lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries, should not be underestimated. According to a report by the University of Göttingen, this represents a serious security risk. These batteries must be packed and disposed of separately to avoid fires. Flared batteries that often land during disposal are particularly at risk. If you have such batteries, you shouldn't store it for long and will definitely not load them anymore. In the event of injuries to the enveloping film, there may be dangerous reactions that can cause heat and smoke development. Reports about fires in garbage vehicles and waste -sorting systems show how quickly there can be an accident.

Another point that should not be neglected: the charging and storage of pedelec and e-bike batteries also harbors. The manufacturers provide clear information on safe handling, and it is crucial to observe them. In addition, a pick -up service for defective batteries is offered, which enables safe disposal.

Caution for the residents

As a precaution, the surrounding population was warned of keeping windows and doors closed during the fire in the warehouse in the warehouse, as the smoke was carried towards the city. The fire brigade continuously monitored the situation and ensured the safety of the residents. A call for proper disposal of batteries and batteries is not only a question of security, but also the responsibility that each of us should support.

For all those who would like to learn more about the safe handling and disposal of lithium batteries, further information can be found on the website of the University of Göttingen. It is the responsibility of each individual to take such potential dangers seriously. The fire brigade warns urgently - act now and ensure security in your area.

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