Fire department operation - Batteries explode in container in industrial area
A fire on the premises of a waste disposal company in Karlsbad (Karlsruhe district) has caused damage of around 25,000 euros. Batteries stored in containers caught fire on Thursday night for an initially unknown reason and exploded near a warehouse, according to a police spokesman. It was initially assumed that the explosions had come from the warehouse.
According to the spokesman, the fire department prevented the flames from spreading to the adjacent building. The police suspect a technical defect as the cause. There are no indications of arson, said the spokesman. The investigation is still ongoing.
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- After the incident, the disposal company in Karlsbad has sought assistance from a local disposal company in Karlsruhe for proper disposal of the damaged containers.
- The Fire department in Karlsruhe, who were called to aid their Karlsbad counterparts, commended their swift actions in containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further.
- In a related development, the Karlsbad Police have been in contact with the Fire department and the disposal company to gather evidence and assess the cause of the incident, possibly involving technical inspections of similar containers across Baden-Württemberg.
- Following the incident, the Fire department and Police have issued a notice to residents and businesses in the area, advising them to be vigilant with their battery storage and disposal, especially in industrial areas.
Source: www.stern.de
