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Waste-to-Energy Plant Fire in Mainz Extinguished After Large Response

The plant’s alarm system quickly alerted firefighters.

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Feuerwehr löscht Großbrand in Mainz. Einsatzkräfte melden keine Verletzten.

Overview

  • About 130 responders from professional and volunteer units tackled the blaze on Tuesday evening.
  • Initial heavy smoke prompted app-based warnings that were lifted around 22:00 after measurements showed no hazardous values.
  • No injuries were reported and early assessments indicate no significant property damage.
  • Crews used foam and drone thermal imaging to locate and cool hotspots, working through difficult access conditions.
  • The cause remains unclear as firefighters quenched burning refuse for later processing, with the fire declared out around 23:30.