Great fire in Recklinghausen: Seen massive column of smoke over Suderwich!

Great fire in Recklinghausen: Seen massive column of smoke over Suderwich!

In the morning of March 14, 2025, a major fire broke out in a heating power plant in the Suderwich district of Recklinghausen, which produced a massive column of smoke that was visible from afar. At 8:25 a.m., the Recklinghausen fire brigade alerted the emergency services to Maria-May-Straße. The term “massive column of smoke” was already heard from the emergency services, which led to the immediate increase in the alarm stitch, as Fireworld.at reported. When the fire brigade arrived, a hydraulic aggregate with approx. 400 liters of hydraulic oil was in flames.

The fire brigade increased the keyword to the fifth alarm level to mobilize all available forces, including support from neighboring cities. The residents were informed about the Nina Warnapp and asked to keep windows and doors closed. Fortunately, all employees of the heating power plant were able to get to safety in good time, and there were no injuries. The warning was lifted at 10:10 a.m. after the fire brigade successfully used a drone to assess the situation, such as ruHR24.de supplemented.

fire fighting and investigation

At around 11:00 a.m., the fire brigade was able to report that the fire was under control, but extensive reversal work remained necessary. Emergency services use both extinguishing water and extinguishing foam to finally combat the flames. The operation lasted until around 12:15 p.m., while the police have now investigated the cause of the fire and amount of damage. It is believed that the fire broke out during maintenance work. The fire brigade is supported by the German Red Cross to feed the invited forces.

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OrtMaria-May-Straße, 45665 Recklinghausen, Deutschland
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