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A large fire broke out at a tire storage facility in the Nordstadt district of Karlsruhe on Saturday night. Large quantities of used tires were ablaze across an area of approximately 500 square meters. Flames several meters high and massive plumes of smoke were visible from a great distance.
The first emergency calls came into the control center at around 2:40 a.m. According to the fire department, upon arrival, the fire was already fully engulfed, with flames reaching up to 15 meters high. Karlsruhe Fire Department They arrived with a large contingent, together with units of the volunteer fire department. A total of 68 emergency personnel were on site.
Due to the size of the fire, long hose lines had to be laid to ensure an adequate water supply. For safety reasons, rail traffic in the vicinity of the incident was temporarily completely suspended. At the same time, a hazardous materials reconnaissance unit conducted measurements in the city to rule out any potential contamination.
The firefighting efforts lasted for several hours. The [unclear text] was used for the final extinguishing operations. technical aid organization Firefighters were called in. A telescopic loader was used to pull apart the burning material so that hidden embers could be extinguished. Finally, the fire department covered the entire area with fire-fighting foam to prevent reignition.
According to the police, the affected area belongs to City of KarlsruheThe investigation has led to the suspicion of arson. The intense heat also damaged the facade of an adjacent building. The property damage is currently estimated at around €30.000.
The burned tires will now be transported by a specialized waste disposal company and professionally recycled. This incident once again highlights the risks posed by improperly stored used tires and the importance of professional disposal and recycling infrastructure. ZARE has been committed for years to safe, sustainable solutions for handling used tires – from prevention to environmentally sound recycling.
ZARE recommends that tire dealers and automotive repair shops pay particular attention to the disposal of used tires and work exclusively with certified waste management companies. It is important to request to see the relevant documentation – such as the waste management company certificate (EfB) – and to find out how and where the used tires will subsequently be recycled. Those who fail to check carefully risk not only environmental and safety problems in a worst-case scenario: Under certain circumstances, the manufacturers of the used tires could also be held liable.
Source: EinsatzReport24 – The news agency
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