Fire brigade in large -scale use: Binesbus in Amlach completely burned out!

Fire brigade in large -scale use: Binesbus in Amlach completely burned out!

Amlach, Österreich - On April 29, 2025, two dramatic incidents with regular buses in Germany and Austria occurred. Both incidents underline the risks of bus fires and the importance of rapid reactions in such emergencies.

In the municipal area of Amlach, East Tyrol, a regular bus was recorded by a devastating fire on Tuesday morning. The vehicle was in full fire within a very short time. Over 50 firefighters from the fire brigades Amlach, Tristach and Lienz were deployed, but fortunately there were no injuries. The bus driver was able to get to safety in good time, which confirmed the fire brigade. The operations management under Michael Preyer said that only the driver was in the vehicle. The first results of the investigation suggest that a technical defect was responsible as the cause of the fire. Rescue workers and the police also quickly traveled to the site to ensure security and monitor the situation. [Krone] reports about it.

fire of a Dutch coach near Munich

A Dutch coach burned almost at the same time on Wednesday morning on the A99 motorway bypass near Oberschleißheim near Munich. The driver noticed smoke in the back of the vehicle around 6 a.m. and immediately stopped on the hard shoulder. All 52 travelers were able to leave the bus intact before it burned down completely. There were also injuries here. The estimated damage amounts to a higher six -figure amount. The fire brigade of Munich, Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim carried out the extinguishing work, while the highway had to be partially closed. This led to disabilities in traffic, since the rescue and cleanup work lasted until noon. [Evening newspaper] reported on the incident.

background to fire security in buses

These two incidents throw a light on the security standards of buses that are up for discussion in Germany and other countries. Experts from the BAM find that fire causes in buses often start in the engine compartment and can quickly spread to the passenger area. Plastics that are installed in buses are often omnipresent and represent a main fire load. Although fires are less common in the passenger compartment, they can quickly capture an entire zone. In a period from 2009 to 2014, the BAM researched the fire security of buses and found that 80 percent of the fires are created in the engine compartment. Recommended measures to improve fire security include the installation of smoke detectors in difficult -to -see areas and the introduction of motor extinguishing systems. [BAM] indicates that legislative measures are necessary to adapt the security standards to current risks.

The events in Amlach and Munich impressively show how important quick action and effective security measures are to minimize the risk of bus brandies and to ensure the safety of passengers.