Vehicle Inflames on the Highway

Fire Department Schwelm Successfully Extinguishes Car Fire on A1 Motorway

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 20:28, the Fire Department Schwelm was alerted to a car fire on the A1 motorway towards Bremen. Upon arrival, the fire department found a car completely engulfed in flames.

In response, the full-time watch crew, the incident command service, and the fire fighting units Stadt and Winterberg were quickly deployed. The first responders increased the deployment code due to fuel running over the lanes, alerting more personnel to the motorway.

Despite the challenging circumstances, the Fire Department Schwelm managed to extinguish the fire. Any escaping fuel was absorbed to prevent further incidents. The incident was ended at 21:45.

No further details about the incident's resolution were provided, and no information about any damage caused by the fire was available. However, it is worth noting that no one was found in the burning vehicle.

The scene was then handed over to the highway police, and the Fire Department Schwelm ensured that basic protection was maintained by staffing more personnel at the stations.

For any emergencies or enquiries, the Fire Department Schwelm's dispatch center can be contacted at 02336 916800, and emails can be sent to [email protected]. The Fire Department Schwelm's website is www.firedepartment-schwelm.de.

The incident occurred near Schwelm on the A1 motorway, and the first responders had 21 personnel on site to tackle the fire. The Fire Department Schwelm would like to remind the public to stay safe on the roads and to report any incidents promptly.