Fire in greenhouses: brutal flames devastate!

Fire in greenhouses: brutal flames devastate!

On Monday evening, a considerable fire broke out in a greenhouse complex in Bad Zwischenahn, more precisely in the Ekern district. The local fire brigade and support forces from surrounding communities were immediately alerted to extinguish the fire, which raged in several film tunnels.

The police's first reports indicate that human damage has failed to materialize, which is always of the greatest importance in such situations. The fire brigade was on site with an impressive contingent of at least 50 emergency services to control the flames. Monika Stamer, the press officer of the Bad Zwischenahn volunteer fire brigade, confirmed that two film tunnels and their roofs were on fire in the affected area.

Valuable vehicles lost

In the burning tunnels, there were an electric lane forklift and four golf carts that were completely destroyed by the flames. Such vehicles are often essential for the operation of greenhouses, which is why the economic damage could be considerable. Despite the destruction, the emergency services prove remarkable skill by ultimately being able to control the fire.

The operation spanned several hours, while the firefighters deleted both the flames and removed burning material from the area with a wheel loader. Support came from volunteer fire brigades from ear paths, Osterscheps and Edewecht, which were called up for reinforcement after alarm. In addition, emergency services and police ensure security at the scene, which underlines how seriously the Situation was classified.

How long the reversal work would ultimately take, the emergency services estimated at least one and a half to two hours. By the time of this reporting, no information about the cause of the fire or the amount of damage could be given. The fire not only caused material damage, but also shows the challenges that must be managed in dealing with such events. .