Hot air balloon gets on fire: dramatic landing at Zülpich!

Hot air balloon gets on fire: dramatic landing at Zülpich!

In an unpleasant incident, a hot air balloon, which was occupied by around eight people, came into a power line on Saturday evening when landing near Zülpich. This incident occurred on a field in the Euskirchen district and led to the balloon not only stuck in the power line, but also caught fire. Fortunately, all occupants, including the captain, were able to leave the balloon basket unharmed, as the responsible authorities, fire brigade and police report.

After the incident, a technician had to get out of the electricity from a nearby transformer station to control the situation. Only after the electricity was switched off could the firefighters begin with the extinguishing work. The fire brigade spokesman explained that it took about three hours for the cause of the fire to be eliminated and the balloon cover could be removed from the lines. During this time there were five households and a castle in the area without electricity. The exact cause of the accident and the extent of the damage are currently still unclear, which is why the Federal Office for Flight Accident Investigation has started the investigation.

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The deletion measures were challenging, not least because of the high voltage in the lines, which initially had to be cut off for the safety of the emergency services. The persistent flames required manual interventions to extinguish the endangered balloon cover as quickly as possible. The fire brigade and police convinced themselves on site that no passengers were in danger before they could start the extinguishing work.

observers reported on a quick reaction of the emergency services, which despite the difficult circumstances were able to banish the danger quickly. The incident sparked the interest of the Federal Aviation Accident Investment Office in order to clarify the exact circumstances. These examinations are important to ensure that such unexpected events can be prevented in the future.

In terms of the effects of the incident on the electricity supply of the environment, the energy supplier said that not only households were affected, but also a historical castle in the village. Questions about the safety precautions related to the power lines could arise, especially in areas that are often used for leisure activities such as hot air balloon driving.

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