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Title: Unplanned Foam Fiasco in Henstedt-Ulzburg!

In a surprising twist, it wasn't snow that blanketed Henstedt-Ulzburg, but instead, it was an unexpected foamy mess! The chaos was far from a winter wonderland – instead, it was a result of a mishap during routine maintenance work on a company's fire alarm system, as reported by the locals and local news outlets.

The ensuing havoc unfolded as the system's extinguishing foam sprayed out of control, engulfing several vehicles and also expanding to cover vast areas of hundreds of square meters. Two unfortunate truckers found themselves trapped in their vehicles as the solidified foam formed an impenetrable barrier, trapping them within.

Rescuers battling through the sea of foam

No time was wasted as rescue efforts swung into action. Firefighters from the Hamburg department rolled up their sleeves and worked tirelessly, taking on ten vehicles to finally free the trapped men. The situation was so dire that a specialist company was brought in to help clean up the mess with a much-needed "Slogan: Out with the foam!"

The incident sent shockwaves throughout the region, making local headlines and instantly becoming a hot topic of discussion. Only a few days earlier, images of fluffy snowfalls and holiday joy could be seen around town. But now, the talk was about the fire department's success in rescuing the two victims.

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Local sources, such as Bild.de, were quick to cover the incident, marking a stark contrast to the usual winter wonderland visuals the region had been enjoying just a few days prior.

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