Truck fire on the A44: Fire brigade stops flames in front of the embankment!

Truck fire on the A44: Fire brigade stops flames in front of the embankment!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Düsseldorf fire brigade was alerted at 4:32 p.m. because a truck was in full fire on the A 44 motorway. When the emergency services arrived, the truck was already covered by flames that had also lit parts of the adjacent embankment. In order to prevent the fire from spreading, the fire brigade immediately initiated extinguishing measures and used fire foam to combat the fire. The team was mobilized with around 45 forces and was used for a good two hours to banish the danger.

The Düsseldorf fire brigade was in regular exchange with the environmental offices of Düsseldorf and Ratingen to ensure that all relevant environmental protection measures were observed. In addition, the high -voltage lines via the site were checked as a precaution. A tank fire engine by the Ratingen volunteer fire brigade was also consulted for support. However, this fire brigade found that the fire had originally broken out on the oncoming lane and had to turn around to get to the site.

Details on the extinguishing measures

The extinguishing work included the use of several jet pipes, including a foam tube. In addition to the risky fire fighting, the emergency services also had to cope with leakage resources from the truck. The road was sprinkled with binders to minimize any dangers for traffic. The entire operation was under the operations management of the Düsseldorf fire brigade.

The occurrence of such fires on highways is not unusual, and it is particularly important these days to act quickly and efficiently with regard to the safety of firefighters and general traffic safety. According to a report by CTIF on fire statistics worldwide, a comprehensive analysis shows that firefighters regularly combat intensive challenges if they combat fires. The statistics offer valuable insights into the type of missions that fire brigades have to cope with worldwide.

The fire brigade Düsseldorf and the supporting units not only prevented worse things by their rapid use, but also maintained the safety of the surrounding environment. Thanks to modern extinguishing techniques and a well-coordinated cooperation between the various fire brigades, dangerous fire foci were quickly brought under control, as well as [Fireworld] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/01/d-lkw-brand-der-a-aim-ge- undon-ratingen-duesseldorf/) reported.

It remains to be seen what was the exact cause of the fire. The investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been initiated and the responsible authorities are expected to provide further information in the coming days.

In incidents such as this, the prompt reaction of the rescuers is crucial to protect both lives and valuable infrastructure. Such operations underline the importance of the fire brigade and the continuous training and preparation of their emergency services.