Warehouse fire causes extensive destruction to property
In an unexpected turn of events, a significant fire broke out at a former car dealership in Wiesbaden's Biebrich and Kastel districts. The warehouse, now used for storing new vehicles, was the scene of the incident.
The Wiesbaden Fire Department, along with the fire departments of Fire Station 2, Biebrich, Kastel, and the professional fire brigade, were swiftly called to the scene. A total of 32 personnel and 9 vehicles from the Wiesbaden Fire Department responded to the emergency.
Upon arrival, the fire was already under control, thanks to the quick action of the deployed forces. However, the fire department had to force entry to the property and the warehouse due to the nature of the fire. The extensive smoke spread within the warehouse made ventilation a lengthy process, owing to the building's large size.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the fire, and emergency medical services were not required. The traffic on the Rhine Bridge Street was affected, as the road had to be closed due to the fire, causing some congestion.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in an electrical distribution unit of a brake tester in the former workshop area. The exact amount of property damage, estimated to be over one million euros due to smoke spread in the warehouse and onto the new vehicles, is still being assessed.
At this time, specific details regarding the estimated property damage amount or the cause of the fire are not readily available. For official and up-to-date details, checking local Wiesbaden news outlets or official police/fire reports may be necessary.
- The incident at the former car dealership in Wiesbaden has been classified as a 'crime-and-justice' case due to preliminary investigations suggesting the fire was caused by a technical malfunction.
- In addition to general-news about the fire, local Wiesbaden news outlets may also report on accidents, as the traffic on Rhine Bridge Street was affected due to the fire.
