Construction compressor in Korbach burns - construction workers save neighbors!

Construction compressor in Korbach burns - construction workers save neighbors!

Wittener Straße, 34410 Korbach, Deutschland - in Korbach, a dramatic incident occurred on Saturday, June 28, when a construction site compressor on Wittener Strasse caught fire. The reason for this was a technical defect that made the device go completely on fire. Fortunately, the construction workers and the neighbors react quickly and were able to prevent worse things with garden tubes. They pulled the burning compressor from the dead end to Wittener Straße before the fire brigade arrived. This was crucial to prevent the spread of the fire to adjacent plots of land, such as 112 magazine reported.

The Korbach volunteer fire brigade was alerted with three vehicles and twelve emergency services and took about 45 minutes to successfully carry out the reversal work. A larger oil fold and smaller oil spots that were on the road were also removed. In order to avoid the compressor's flame again, its temperature was checked with a thermal imaging camera.

causes of fire and security

The action is reminiscent of similar incidents in which technical defects were identified as the main cause of fires. According to statistics published by the Institute for Damage Control and Damage Research (IFS), technical defects are among the most common causes of fire in Germany and Austria. In 2024 they were responsible for a large part of the fires, which underlines the importance of regular maintenance and security checks. These statistics can be an important indicator of the need for preventive measures to counteract such incidents, according to the information from IFS.

In another, much more dramatic incident that occurred later in the year, a major fire in Fortau was triggered by a defective compressor in the night from August 30th to August 31st. An agricultural farm building and an object used for tourism were completely destroyed. The property damage amounted to around three million euros, but fortunately there were no injuries. The full alarm level was proclaimed to protect the adjacent building, which shows how critical such situations can be. Over 220 emergency services, including 12 fire brigades and the Red Cross, were active to combat the fire, such as Meinzärd reported.

These events illustrate the importance of taking safety on construction sites and in companies seriously in order to prevent fires at an early stage and to be able to react quickly in an emergency. It is recommended to check fire protection protocols regularly and act immediately if the technical defect signs to minimize the dangers.