Welding incident leads to fire at construction location.

Heidelberg's announcement. - Welding incident leads to fire at construction location.

A gas cylinder was the source of an explosion in a construction site fire in Mannheim. The blaze was swiftly brought under control by the fire department, minimizing the spread of large smoke clouds. The exact amount of damage remains to be seen. Roads on Kolbenzeil, where the fire occurred, were briefly shut off.

Mannheim Police's Official News Statement

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1. The shell construction of a new building in Heidelberg encountered an accident, resulting in a temporary halt of the project in Baden-Württemberg.
2. Despite the stringent safety measures at building sites, incidents like shell construction accidents are still a concern in the region, as evidenced by recent events in Mannheim and Heidelberg.
3. In light of the recent accidents at building sites in Mannheim and Heidelberg, it is crucial to thoroughly investigate the causes and implement necessary preventive measures to ensure worker safety and minimize potential damages.

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