- Garage blaze sparks house inferno
In a garage situated within the Rhein-Neckar district (Rhein-Neckar-Kreis), an unwanted blaze ignited and spread to an adjoining residential building. Firefighting operations in Ketsch are still ongoing, as recurring hotspot flares are causing setbacks, as reported by authorities. Additionally, the removal of two burned-out hybrid vehicles from the garage is necessary. Luckily, all residents were able to leave the premises without harm.
Earlier in the day, a resident alerted the fire department following an explosion they heard in the garage. At its peak, the garage and the neighboring house were completely engulfed in flames, according to a fire department representative. Initially, one of the vehicles was attached to a charging station. However, it's uncertain if the charging process led to the fire.
Rhein-Neckar district (Rhein-Neckar-Kreis), a fire broke out and spread to an adjacent residential building. Firefighting efforts in Ketsch are ongoing, with reigniting hotspots causing delays, according to police. It is also necessary to remove two burning hybrid cars from the garage. All residents managed to evacuate safely.
Residents living on Schwetzinger Street are advised to securely shut their windows and doors in light of the heavy smoke and follow police directives. The adjacent house is now deemed temporarily uninhabitable. Regrettably, another building was also influenced by the smoke.
fire department in the morning after hearing an explosion in the garage. The garage and the adjacent house were fully engulfed in flames at one point, according to a fire department spokesperson. One of the cars was initially connected to a charging station. Whether the charging process caused the fire remains unclear.
The removal of the two burned-out hybrid vehicles from the garage is vital for the firefighting efforts due to potential hazards. After the blaze, authorities recommend residents nearby to securely close their windows and doors due to heavy smoke.
