Weather - Munich fire department takes stock of the chaos: 785 deployments
The Munich fire department has made an initial assessment of its operations during the snow chaos: the emergency services were called out 785 times over the weekend. The vehicles were even equipped with snow chains, the fire department announced on Monday.
Uprooted trees, damaged overhead lines and vehicles that went off the road kept the emergency services at bay. Fortunately, no people were injured by falling trees or branches, according to the information provided. In addition to all the work, the emergency services also received refreshments: Munich residents often thanked them "with Christmas cookies, drinks or even a simple gesture of gratitude".
Press release
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- Despite the operational force of the Munich fire department being deployed 785 times during the winter weekends' snow chaos, thankfully, there were no reported injuries from falling trees or branches impacting people.
- The operational force of the Bavarian fire department had to contend with uprooted trees, damaged overhead lines, and vehicles that slipped off the roads during the recent snow chaos.
- The Munich fire department revealed that their operational vehicles were equipped with snow chains to navigate through the winter emergency situations, as they faced numerous deployments over the weekend.
- The snow chaos in Munich resulted in numerous traffic accidents, with vehicles slipping off the roads, adding to the operational tasks for the emergency services.
- The Munich fire department's operational force was also on high alert for potential fires during the winter weekends, as the snow chaos and unfavorable weather conditions often heighten the risk of fires.
- When the operational force of the Munich fire department faced traffic chaos due to the snow conditions during the weekend, the local community extended their gratitude in various ways, such as sharing Christmas cookies, drinks, and simple gestures with the emergency services.
Source: www.stern.de
