Great fire in Ettlingen: Fire brigade fights in the inaccessible terrain!

Great fire in Ettlingen: Fire brigade fights in the inaccessible terrain!

A spectacular fire in Ettlingen, Baden-Württemberg, affected the old indoor pool of a former hotel complex on Thursday evening. The fire broke out in a hard -to -reach forest near the Bismarck Tower, which made the use of the fire brigade a real challenge. Several residents had alerted the fire brigade due to bright noises and rising smoke, which led to a quick reaction. Firefighters report on a worrying emergency call that made the Situation seriously.

The alarm level was increased by order of the operations management, and around 100 firefighters moved to fight the fire. The affected areas, including the swimming pool and two changing rooms, proved to be difficult to access. In order to facilitate access to the emergency services, parts of the buildings had to be gradually removed. But the rough terrain made the post -extinguishing work particularly tricky because the embers flared up again and again.

no injured - the cause of the fire is still unclear

The incident has now caused a stir over the borders of Ettlingen and illustrates how important it is that the fire brigade in the region is well equipped and trained for such difficult fires. As the Swabian can be seen again and again in Ettlingen and the surroundings with similar challenges.

The residents are in a tense mood, since such incidents increase the concerns about security in the neighborhood. The city administration will soon be announced further information about the incident and the cause of the fire. Until then, there is hope that clarity can quickly be brought about and such situations will be avoided in the future.