Fire in underground car park at Moritzplatz: Fire brigade fights against flames

Fire in underground car park at Moritzplatz: Fire brigade fights against flames

A fire in an underground car park led to a great commitment of the fire brigade and police in Berlin-Kreuzberg on Monday morning. This incident, which, according to the first reports without injured people, not only employed the emergency services, but also significant effects on the residents and traffic in the vicinity of Moritzplatz.

The challenge of fire fighting in underground garages

The fire brigade was called to the Stallschreiberstrasse at 6:36 a.m., where three cars and several storage rooms were on fire in the underground car park. A spokesman for the fire brigade said that fire fighting in such critical areas was particularly difficult. "The fire is no longer spreading, but we don't have it under control yet," said the assessment at the site.

effects on the residents

In the underground car park, the fire extends under a four -storey house, which makes the situation more complex. The fire brigade then continuously monitored and ventilated the domestic cars from which smoke penetrates. The head of operations emphasized that the residents should stay in their apartments as long as there is no acute danger. Only a bedridden person is looked after, but no injuries are to be reported.

local traffic disruptions

The fire leads to traffic disruptions around Moritzplatz. Local residents and passers-by feel the consequences of the fire brigade mission because numerous emergency vehicles block access to the street. The number of firefighters who are on site is around 90 to control the situation as quickly as possible and to guarantee the residents of security.

The role of the fire brigade and police work

As soon as the fire fighting is completed, the police will investigate the cause of the fire. Until then, the underground car park remains inaccessible due to the strong smoke development. "The garage is still completely smoky," said a spokesman, which illustrates the complexity of the situation. Such incidents not only show the challenges of the emergency services, but also the importance of a quick reaction in urban areas.

FAZIT

The events on Monday morning in Berlin-Kreuzberg illustrate how important the preparation and rapid reactionability of the emergency services are in such crisis situations. While the incident was lucky without any injuries, it remains to be seen which teachings can be drawn from such a fire in order to better manage similar cases in the future.

- Nag