Fire in the Rostock harbor: Major fire department operation against crane fire!

Fire in the Rostock harbor: Major fire department operation against crane fire!

A dramatic operation shook the port of Rostock when a gantry crane burst into flames at 9:27 p.m. on February 26, 2025. The fire department was immediately alerted and quickly determined that a fire had broken out in the engine room, near the driver's cockpit. Apparently a technical defect was responsible for this emergency. Fortunately, the emergency services managed to act quickly so that no one was injured. Around 40 firefighters from professional and volunteer fire departments were deployed while the police took over the initial investigation into the cause of the fire Fireworld reported.

Fighting fires under difficult conditions

The fire, which was estimated to be 20 meters high, presented the fire department with major challenges. In order to fight the flames, the power supply had to be switched off first. Equipped with heavy respiratory protection, the fire brigade was finally able to start extinguishing the fire while a turntable ladder was made ready for use. Thanks to the coordinated effort, the spread of the fire was quickly stopped, preventing major damage. The Nordkurier reported that an immense cloud of black smoke was visible at the scene of the fire.

The exact property damage caused by the fire is currently unclear, but it is expected that it could be significant. The extinguishing and rescue work is another example of the professionalism of the Rostock fire department, which has proven itself under pressure and was once again able to ensure that people's lives were not in danger.