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Burning weeds ends in inferno: major fire costs 250,000 euros!
A major fire in Bremen was started by a weed burner, caused 250,000 euros in damage and required extensive fire brigade measures.
Burning weeds ends in inferno: major fire costs 250,000 euros!
An incredible incident occurred in Nordenham-Blexen when a 60-year-old man tried to remove weeds with a gas burner. Unfortunately, the attempt led to a devastating fire that caused immense damage. In midsummer temperatures, there was a quick extinguishing attack after sparks set the extension of an apartment building on fire. Fortunately, three adults and two small children were able to leave the building unharmed. The local authorities estimate the property damage at around 250,000 euros, which makes the scale of the accident clear, as [t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/region/bremen/id_100866214/bremen-mann-will-unkraut-wegbrenn-und-richtet-250000-euro- Schaden-an.html) reports.
The moment of horror didn't take long to arrive when 72 emergency services from various fire departments were mobilized to fight the flames. The extinguishing work proved to be extremely challenging and led to significant traffic disruptions, particularly due to the “Sail Bremerhaven” event taking place at the same time. The affected apartment building also remains uninhabitable for the time being; the police confiscated it.
Deployment of the fire brigade
The incident in Nordenham-Blexen is not the only fire that requires the attention of the fire department. On the same weekend there was also a major fire on a company premises in Elsfleth in the Wesermarsch district. A fire broke out here around 8:30 p.m., the cause of which is still unknown. The result was a large cloud of smoke, which raised visible alarm signals for residents. They were asked to keep windows and doors closed while almost 100 firefighters worked for over seven hours to extinguish the burning rolls of paper. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage to surrounding buildings, as [tag24.de](https://www.tag24.de/thema/feuerwehrsatz-heute/feuerwehr-kaempft-gegen-grossbrand-bei- Verpackungsfabrik-3374915) reported.
Both incidents highlight the importance of a well-equipped fire department and the challenges that can arise when fighting fires. The statistics on fires in Germany show that there is a continuous need for improvements in fire protection. Numerous fires occur every year, endangering both human life and property. FeuerTrutz makes it clear that comprehensive and uniform recording of this fire data is necessary for greater safety in everyday life.
Given recent events, it is undeniable that an increased focus on fire safety and prevention measures is needed. Extensive information is important not only for the emergency services, but also for citizens in order to finally better understand the dangers posed by fires and to be prepared for them.