Fire in the waste bunker of the waste-to-energy plant

On site, the fire department's incident commander confirmed heavy smoke in the area of the loading ramp to the waste bunker and a fire. Thanks to the immediate intervention of the six employees of the waste-to-energy
waste-to-energy plant prevented the fire from spreading to the entire waste bunker. The use of the extinguishing cannons kept there and a water sprinkler system proved effective and contained the meter-high flames.
contained the meter-high flames.
The fire was quickly extinguished by the Offenbach professional fire department and the Offenbach Bieber and Rumpenheim volunteer fire departments.
The spread of smoke inside the waste bunker and in the immediate outside area was considerable. There was no danger to the surrounding population or to traffic on the nearby BAB 3 highway at any time due to the spread of smoke.
the spread of smoke. As a precaution, the police asked the population to keep windows and doors closed.
The extinguishing work continued until around 23:00.

During the operation at the waste-to-energy plant, fire protection in the Offenbach city area was ensured by the Offenbach volunteer fire department.
No persons were injured during the operation.

End of operation: 23:30
Cause: probably smouldering household waste
Personal injury: none
Forces deployed: Offenbach professional fire department, Offenbach volunteer fire department, police, DRK Offenbach
Property damage in €: unknown