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Meiningen fire engulfs former industrial hall near steam locomotive works
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
A major fire broke out in a former industrial hall behind the steam locomotive works in Meiningen, Germany. According to Zeit, the building stands on a derelict section of the former Reich railway repair works. Firefighters from southern Thuringia were alerted in the afternoon and were battling the blaze. The resulting plume of smoke could be seen from several kilometres away. Available information does not specify the cause of the fire, whether anyone was injured or the extent of the damage.
- A former industrial hall was on fire in Meiningen
- Firefighters were alerted in the afternoon
- The smoke plume was visible from several kilometres away
What we know
According to Zeit, a major fire broke out in a former industrial hall in Meiningen, Germany. The building stands on land behind the town’s steam locomotive works.
The hall is part of a derelict section of the former Reich railway repair works.
Firefighters from southern Thuringia were alerted in the afternoon and were battling the blaze.
Smoke visible from kilometres away
The fire produced a plume of smoke that could be seen from several kilometres away.
Several kilometres
Distance from which the smoke plume was visible
What remains unclear
The available information does not specify the cause of the fire, whether anyone was injured or the extent of the damage.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the fire break out?
In a former industrial hall behind the steam locomotive works in Meiningen.
When were firefighters alerted?
Firefighters from southern Thuringia were alerted in the afternoon.
How far away was the smoke visible?
The smoke plume was visible from several kilometres away.
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