They received information about the fire fire shortly after 15.30. “The car probably lit in the forwarding company,” says German Bild. The fire then spread to the next objects.
According to NDR information, fires and explosions occurred in the Veddel district located in the southern part of Hamburg. There are currently over 100 firefighters on the spot – but they have a problem reaching the fireplace.
Difficulties on German A1
A thick black smoke rises above the city. In addition, a spressed gas cylinder exploded in the hall. Their shards fell on the A1 motorway, which was closed to the north between Norderelbe and the Süd-Ost node and to the south between Billstedt and Norderelbe, the Hamburg police informs.
A fire brigade spokesman in an interview with local media announced that as a result of a fire “Several people were injured“.
Due to the repetitive explosions, the guard had a problem reaching the fire – air units and water cannons were used to extinguish.
Due to the floating smoke, the fire brigade recommended the inhabitants of Veddel, Moorfleet and Bergedorf districts to close the windows.
