Car fire on A31 at Bottrop: fire brigade in large-scale use!

Car fire on A31 at Bottrop: fire brigade in large-scale use!

on June 22, 2025, around 5:00 p.m., there was a dramatic incident on the feeder from the A31 to the A2 in Bottrop when a car caught fire. Emergency calls via the burning vehicle were immediately forwarded to the fire brigade, which was then alerted. According to fireworld.at, two assistants and a tank fire engine from Bottrop as well as the volunteer fire brigade Kirchhellen moved out.

A column of smoke of about 10 meters was visible from afar, which could also be perceived in the Bottrop city area. The car was in full fire, and to prevent the spread of the fire, the trees on the noise barrier were also sprayed with water. Thanks to the rapid action of the emergency services, the fire could be successfully brought under control with a C-tube.

rescue and traffic restrictions

The emergency services were able to extinguish the fire quickly, and the feeder was released for traffic after about 25 minutes. Fortunately, the inmates of the vehicle remained unharmed because they had left it independently before the fire brigade arrived.

As reporting the [Bottroper Zeitung] (https://bottroper-zeitung.de/unfall-auf-a31-bottrop-mit-fuenf-pk-kark-exemplary Rettungsgasse/), the car fire was not the only problem on this day. There was also an accident with the participation of five other cars on the A31. However, details of this incident have not been announced, and there is no information about injured or damage.

fire protection in Germany

Such incidents throw a light on the importance of effective fire protection measures. According to Feuertrutz.de there are numerous statistics on fires, causes of fire and fire injuries in Germany, but there is a lack of uniform and comprehensive fire statistics. Regular updates and the closure of data gaps could help improve fire protection.

The speed and professionalism of the Bottrop fire brigade With this fire is a positive example of the effectiveness of the emergency services and the need for a well -functioning emergency alley, which was repeatedly praised as exemplary even in past missions.