A workshop in Langenberg on Weststrasse is currently on fire. The fire brigade fought the fire with a large contingent.
On Wednesday evening, a dense column of smoke rises over Langenberg. That’s what happened: A vehicle in a car repair shop on the corner of Weststrasse and Feldstrasse probably caught fire. As a result, according to initial findings, the warehouse complex caught fire and thick smoke also penetrated through the roof of the warehouse.
A large contingent of the fire brigade is on site on Weststrasse. The extinguishing work on the large, winding complex is still ongoing, as of Wednesday 6:41 p.m. At least two other adjacent residential buildings have been evacuated because of the heavy smoke. The NINA warning app also states that residents should keep their windows and doors closed.
The extinguishing work in Langenberg is still ongoing
According to the fire department, there are acetylene cylinders in the building. A gas used for welding. According to the fire brigade, these must now be carefully recovered and cooled for 24 hours, otherwise there is a risk that they will subsequently explode.
Tunnel in Langenberg is blocked by smoke
Access through the Langenberger Tunnel is blocked because the smoke from the fire is moving into the tunnel, triggering the warning device again and again.
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