Great fire in Kamen: Fire brigade fights against flames and gas danger!

Great fire in Kamen: Fire brigade fights against flames and gas danger!

Dieselstraße, 59174 Kamen, Deutschland - in Kamen, Germany, a dramatic fire occurred on March 17, 2025 in a workshop on Dieselstrasse. At around 4:20 p.m., the district control center alerted the volunteer fire brigade, as flames from the roof of the warehouse. Extensive extinguishing measures were immediately initiated. The fire brigade quickly had the situation under control, although an oxygen bottle burst and sometimes dangerous gas bottles such as an acetylene bottle that heated itself. Fortunately, the adjacent residential building was not damaged, and the fire brigade was quickly contained, as was reported on fireworld.at

The situation tightened, however, when the dangerous acetylene bottle required further measures. The fire brigade had to prepare an evacuation radius of 200 meters and cool the bottle for hours to prevent self -killing and possible explosion. This was monitored with a water cannon and a drone. The residents were evacuated and many searched for refuge with friends or relatives, while some were housed in a care center. Patrick Salaw, who works nearby, experienced the evacuation up close and noticed the fear of his little daughter, which was affected by the events. However, the evacuation was without incidents, and there were no injured, according to hellwegerägeiger.de .

After the fire fighter and control of the dangerous substances, the evacuation measures could finally be lifted. The fire brigade ended its assignment after over 20 hours when the last danger was banned. A specialist company had the site and the surrounding area cleaned before the residents were able to return to their houses. The investigation into the cause of the fire was handed over to the police, while the firefighters and other rescue workers could be proud of their quick response.