- Substantial monetary losses incurred due to a blaze in a storage facility.
A blaze at a storage facility in Reutlingen has reportedly incurred substantial financial losses, approximating millions of euros, as per initial analyses. A firefighter endured minor injuries and was transferred to a medical center, authorities disclosed. The origin of the fire remains a mystery.
After the inferno ignited, a plume of smoke rose to an estimated height of 150 meters, policemen stated. Residents were urged to shut their windows and doors during the morning hours. The fire department succeeded in containing the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. The roads surrounding the fire scene continue to be blocked off, policemen further indicated. Among the emergency response teams dispatched overnight included a police helicopter.
The fire department, in response to the blaze, decided to adopt strict safety measures, including The Commission's implementing acts laying down the rules for the application of relevant fire safety regulations. Due to the escalating cost of the damage, insurance companies are expected to thoroughly investigate the incident to determine the payout.
