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Mysterious embankment fire on the A94: Police warn of heavy traffic!
Fire brigade operations on the A94 in Mühldorf am Inn: Burning embankments and vehicle fires cause disruptions and limited visibility.
Mysterious embankment fire on the A94: Police warn of heavy traffic!
On Tuesday afternoon there was a tense incident on the A94 in the Mühldorf am Inn district: a fire broke out on an embankment, which had unpleasant consequences for traffic. The fire extended over a good 100 meters in the direction of Munich and caused limited visibility. The police warned drivers because traffic could only be directed past the burning scene in one lane. A traffic jam was already forming between the Waldkraiburg/Ampfing and Schwindegg junctions, which was testing the nerves of travelers.
The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear. However, the persistent drought facilitated the spread of the flames. The fire department was quickly on site and did everything it could to extinguish the embankment and restore safety on the highway. It remains to be hoped that such fires, which can be dangerous for more than just drivers, will occur less frequently in the future.
Fire brigade in action
The fire department was immediately alerted and fought against the flames to prevent anything worse from happening. Meanwhile, the question arose as to how often such fires occur on motorways in Bavaria and what causes them. A study of the Institute for Loss Prevention suggests that most causes of vehicle fires are due to technical defects. The need for vigilant behavior increases, especially during dry periods.
Another incident on the A94 is also causing a stir. In March 2024, a Ford driven by a 42-year-old driver from the Munich district caught fire during an exit at the Mühldorf West junction. The driver had previously heard an unusual noise in the engine compartment and immediately pulled over to the side of the road when the vehicle began to smoke. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but the vehicle burned out completely, causing material damage of around 2,500 euros to the vehicle and around 15,000 euros to the tar surface. The Ampfing fire department and the Mühldorf district fire inspection were on duty and regulated traffic until the fire was completely extinguished.
Such incidents raise questions about how safe our vehicles and infrastructure actually are in times of increasing drought. Fire hazard awareness should be high among every driver, especially when weather conditions are continually changing. The current fire on the A94 is another wake-up call to take your own safety precautions seriously.