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

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

In Kamen, Germany, a dramatic fire occurred in a workshop on Dieselstrasse on March 17, 2025. At around 4:20 p.m., the district control center alerted the volunteer fire department when flames came out of the roof of the warehouse. Extensive firefighting measures were immediately initiated. The fire brigade quickly got the situation under control, although an oxygen cylinder burst and some dangerous gas cylinders, such as an acetylene cylinder that heated itself, were stored inside. Fortunately, the neighboring house was not damaged and the fire department was able to quickly contain the danger fireworld.at was reported.

However, the situation worsened when the dangerous acetylene cylinder required further action. Firefighters had to prepare an evacuation radius of 200 meters and cool the bottle for hours to prevent self-decomposition and possible explosion. This was monitored with a water cannon and a drone. Residents were evacuated and many sought refuge with friends or relatives, while some were placed in care centers. Patrick Salaw, who works nearby, experienced the evacuation first hand and noticed the fear of his young daughter, who was affected by the events. However, the evacuation was uneventful and there were no injuries, according to reports hellwegeranzeiger.de.

After successfully fighting the fire and controlling the hazardous substances, the evacuation measures were finally lifted. The fire department ended its operation after more than 20 hours when the last danger was averted. A specialist company had the site and the surrounding area cleaned before residents could return to their homes. The investigation into the cause of the fire was handed over to the police, while firefighters and other rescue workers could be proud of their quick response.