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Missile hits helmet of fire department incident commander

During a firefighting operation in Erkrath on New Year's Eve, unknown persons fired New Year's Eve rockets at the fire department from a group and threw firecrackers at them. The incident commander was hit in the head by a firework rocket, as the fire department reported on Monday.

Firefighter with helmet and mask. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Firefighter with helmet and mask. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Erkrath - Missile hits helmet of fire department incident commander

During a firefighting operation in Erkrath on New Year's Eve, unknown persons fired New Year's Eve rockets at the fire department from a group and threw firecrackers at them. The incident commander was hit in the head by a firework rocket, as the fire department reported on Monday.

"Thanks to his protective helmet and closed face visor as well as his flame protection clothing, he was not injured," it said. The incident was caused by burning garbage cans. Thanks to a massive police operation, it was finally possible to extinguish the burning garbage cans. The Mettmann district police are investigating unknown persons.

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  1. The incident in Erkrath, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, was marked by Criminality on New Year's Eve, with unknown individuals launching fireworks and throwing firecrackers at the Fire department during their fire operation.
  2. Despite the hostile environment, the fire department in Erkrath managed to contain the situation, thanks to the preparedness of their team members, who were equipped with protective gear, such as helmets and flame-resistant clothing.
  3. The Mettmann district police are currently investigating the incident, aiming to bring the perpetrators responsible for the Criminality on New Year's Eve to justice.
  4. Meanwhile, in another part of North Rhine-Westphalia, a clan member was recently punished for their actions, indicating that law enforcement is taking a firm stance against Criminality and will hold individuals accountable for their actions.

Source: www.stern.de

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