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Major fire in Lehrte: Fire brigade fights against flames and smoke chaos!
There were several major fires in Lower Saxony, and the fire brigade fought against dangerous flames and smoke.
Major fire in Lehrte: Fire brigade fights against flames and smoke chaos!
On Wednesday night, a devastating fire broke out in a garden colony in Lehrte, Hanover region. An arbor, a shelter and numerous trees and bushes caught fire and caused a dramatic intervention by the fire brigade. The fire department was alerted to prevent the flames from spreading to surrounding areas, which posed a major challenge NDR reported.
The emergency services were confronted with heavy smoke and had to work under respiratory protection. Things became particularly difficult due to exploding spray cans and propane gas bottles that were stored in the immediate area of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries and thanks to the extensive efforts of almost 90 firefighters, the fire was brought under control around two o'clock. The follow-up work continued until the early hours of the morning, with a foam carpet being applied to extinguish all embers.
Challenges for the emergency services
A very particular obstacle was the failure of the digital radio, which made communication between the teams significantly more difficult. Instead of the usual digital means of communication, the emergency services had to use cell phones in order to combat the fire in a coordinated manner. These circumstances show how important a reliable infrastructure is for the fire brigade, even though the statistics about fires and their causes in Germany are diverse and are regularly updated ( FeuerTrutz ).
Investigations into the cause of the fire were immediately initiated by the police. However, the officials have not yet received any insight or information, so the exact cause remains unclear. The investigators from the specialist commissionerate are already working hard to clarify possible arson or technical causes.
A fire like the one in Lehrte also highlights fire statistics in Germany, where a comprehensive and uniform picture of the causes of fires is missing. Such data could help to further improve fire protection and optimize preventative measures. The question remains how often such operations are still necessary and whether security in the affected areas is guaranteed.
In the meantime, the public is called upon to be vigilant and to inform the fire department quickly in an emergency. The experience gained from each fire incident will help to better meet the challenges of the next operation.