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Schkopau Power Plant Fire Under Control After Overnight Response

The lignite facility remains shut for safety, with regional electricity supplied from other sources.

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Der Brand im Braunkohlekraftwerk Schkopau ist unter Kontrolle. Die Feuerwehr bekämpfte am Freitag noch mit etwa 50 Einsatzkräften verbliebene Glutnester, wie die Saale Energie GmbH mitteilte. Beide Kraftwerksblöcke waren nach wie vor außer Betrieb.

Overview

  • The county fire chief said the blaze is contained, with about 50 firefighters still on site Friday morning checking coal‑dust hotspots.
  • The station was taken completely off the grid for safety, and operators say regional power needs are being met by other plants.
  • A smouldering issue in Block A escalated into open flames around 14:30 on Thursday, prompting a broad multi-agency deployment.
  • Coal dust complicated the operation, leading to extensive foam use and a peak force of roughly 170 firefighters.
  • No injuries have been reported, the nearby Dow chemical site was not affected, the cause remains under investigation, and the operator’s website experienced outages Thursday evening.