Car fire on B236: Shock moment for Dortmund drivers!

Car fire on B236: Shock moment for Dortmund drivers!

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Dortmund fire brigade was alerted to a burning car on the B236 in the direction of travel at 2:00 p.m. A column of smoke was already visible on an journey, which indicated a serious use scenario. The vehicle occupants of the car had left the vehicle in good time and stood at a safe distance where they were looked after by first aiders. However, one person had to be medical care for a shock and was transported to a nearby hospital with an ambulance as a precaution.

Due to the mission, traffic in both lanes towards swords was closed by the police. The fire brigade was in use with several vehicles, including the fire guards 3 from Scharnhorst and 4 from Hörde and an ambulance. The assignment lasted almost an hour, during which the fire brigade determined the cause of the fire.

previous incidents

In this earlier case, also without injuries, the extinguishing work lasted about an hour, in which a group under respiratory protection first worked with a jet tube and then with extinguishing foam to fight the flames. The cause of this vehicle fire was also examined by the police.

statistical classification

The frequency of car fires is a worrying topic. According to the current data on fire damage statistics, technical defects and human failure are often the main causes of such incidents. Such statistics illustrate the need for preventive measures for damage prevention and sensitize vehicle owners for potential risks.

Citizens are asked to immediately alert the fire brigade in the event of suspicious smoke developments or other signs of a fire and at the same time ensure that all occupants are safe. Further information on the prevention of fire risks is on the website of ifs

The incidents on the B236 and the BAB 45 impressively show how important fast action is both by those affected and the emergency services in order to avoid accidents and to minimize possible personal damage. The police and the fire brigade continue to determine the exact causes of the fires to prevent their repetition in the future.

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