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Excavator drama in Neustadt: Fire brigade extinguishes blazing flames!
In Neustadt, an excavator burned at the former signal box. The fire department prevented anything worse from happening; the cause of the fire is unclear.
Excavator drama in Neustadt: Fire brigade extinguishes blazing flames!
In Neustadt in Holstein, in the early morning hours of December 18, 2024, a fire broke out on an excavator that was parked at the former Deutsche Bahn signal box. Despite the fire department's quick intervention, the machine burned down completely. Operations manager Christian Exner reported that the flames were quickly brought under control, which prevented them from spreading to the adjacent building NDR.de reported.
The fire was discovered by a driver who immediately called 911. The fire brigade arrived with around 20 emergency services to fight the fire. However, due to the robust construction of the excavator, fighting the fire was challenging. Firefighters had to use hydraulic tools to access the embers, and the fire was eventually extinguished using water and foam. It is noteworthy that the railway line to the Neustadt terminus was temporarily closed due to the operation Lübeck news reported.
The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear, which is why the police have started an investigation. However, there were no injuries in this incident. Mayor Mirko Spieckermann also paid a visit to the site to find out about the current status of the situation. The circumstances that led to the fire remain under investigation.