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Burning company building: Tegelbergbahn in Schwangau severely affected!
A Tegelbergbahn company building burns in Ostallgäu. 150 firefighters are fighting the flames, no danger to people.
Burning company building: Tegelbergbahn in Schwangau severely affected!
In the Allgäu, more precisely in Schwangau, a fire set a building of the popular Tegelbergbahn ablaze. How Mercury Reportedly, the entire building is engulfed in blazing fire, which requires a major deployment of the fire department. There are currently around 150 firefighters on site working tirelessly to extinguish the flames, particularly on the roof of the building.
Fortunately, the all-clear was quickly given as no people are in danger. The Tegelbergbahn itself, which transports hikers and skiers to an altitude of over 1,700 meters, is not affected by the fire. The burning building also houses a mountain rescue depot, where snow groomers and pumps for the mountain railway are housed. It is estimated that the damage could be in the millions, representing a serious situation for operators. The access to the mountain railway is currently completely closed so that the 903 emergency services can work better.
Fire service operation under difficult conditions
The fire brigade in Germany not only has the task of extinguishing fires, but they also deal with many other challenges. Loud Statista At the end of 2022, there will be around 48,100 fire departments in Germany, with volunteer fire departments making up the majority. They have over a million members and carry out several hundred thousand missions every year, saving many people in emergencies.
As reported, the fire department's focus in recent years has increasingly shifted to rescuing people and protecting property. This is also reflected in the extensive preparations and commitment of the volunteers, who are willing to be there in such emergencies to prevent anything worse from happening.
The fire at the Tegelbergbahn also temporarily shut down the motorway towards Stuttgart when a bird of prey triggered a vehicle's brake assistant, further complicating the situation on site. Such incidents make it clear how unpredictable and dangerous the circumstances can be during a fire service operation.
The emergency services will continue to do everything they can to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible and to minimize any consequential damage. The situation remains tense as the firefighters fight the flames with a lot of commitment and expertise.