Fires - Fire in waste storage facility in Mainz
A fire broke out in a waste storage hall in the Weisenau district of Mainz on Monday night. The hall of a waste disposal company was on fire, said a police spokesman. However, the fire department had brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading further, they said. As the hall was located away from a populated area, there was no danger to the population or traffic. However, there was a noticeable smell of burning in the Mainz city area.
Due to the high heat, a neighboring warehouse was damaged. No people were injured in the fire. The extent of the damage and the cause of the fire were initially unclear. According to the police, however, there were no indications that the fire was caused by a third party.
Fire department statement
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The fire incident occurred in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, specifically in Mainz. The fire department responded quickly and managed to contain the fire in a waste storage hall belonging to a local waste disposal company. Despite the fire, no injuries were reported. However, the intense heat caused damage to a nearby warehouse. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damages are still under investigation by the police, who have currently found no evidence of a third-party involvement.
Source: www.stern.de
