amrum Fire Brigade Responds to Technical Incident in Nebel
Nebel, Amrum - The Amrum fire brigade was called to a technical assistance incident in the centre of Nebel late in the evening, closing a section of Uasterstigh between St. Clement’s Church and Letj Spinris. Contrary to initial assumptions,the response was not related to a fire.
Deputy Chief André Neumann reported that an unidentified object was inadvertently drilled into, causing it to ignite and resulting in injuries to one individual who was subsequently airlifted for further medical treatment. After a swift assessment, the area was declared safe following examination of possibly hazardous materials and consultation with the explosive ordnance disposal service via telephone and image interaction.
The fire brigade extended gratitude to responding comrades, the Amrum police, and emergency services for their immediate support. The incident underscores the diverse range of emergency responses required of island fire departments, extending beyond traditional fire suppression to include technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents.
