A new fire station in Stadtallendorf (Marburg-Biedenkopf) was destroyed by fire Wednesday The fire spread quickly from an apparatus and thick clouds of smoke were visible from afar. The flames blazed more than ten meters high from the roof of the station, according to Fire World at.   a decision made by the city as it is a municipal building There is no legal requirement for a fire alarm system in a fire station District Fire Inspector Lars Schäfer said the operation was extremely emotionally stressful No one ever wants to have to put out their own fire station." About 170 firefighters were involved in the operation Although crews tried by all means to limit the damage the vehicle hall could not be saved and was completely destroyed the adjacent social rooms of the building complex were protected from the flames The total damage is estimated at 20 to 24 million euros which was only officially opened in January 2024 was considered a showcase project in the district a 23-meter-high training tower and energy-efficient facilities.  the fire not only means a severe financial loss but also a temporary restriction of fire protection in the city center An emergency plan must be developed as quickly as possible in order to provide vehicles from surrounding communities  The cause of the fire is still unclear Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post Stadtallendorf fire station was not required to have alarms because it was classified as a building holding equipment A state-of-the-art fire station in western Germany that was completed last year at a cost of tens of millions of euros has burned to the ground because it had not been equipped with a fire alarm The town of Stadtallendorf had proudly unveiled the new structure less than a year ago, but early on Wednesday emergency services were alerted to a fire that had started in a vehicle before quickly spreading to the whole building including members of the local volunteer fire brigade as 10-metre flames leapt from the station’s roof No one was injured although 10 fire engines were destroyed But relief at the lack of casualties quickly gave way to incredulity that the building had no fire alarm – and then growing outrage and bafflement over the revelation that this was not a legal requirement Firefighters who rushed to the scene became emotional at the realisation that their own station had burned to the ground No one wants to have to extinguish his own fire station,” the district fire inspector adding that the cost of the damage was estimated at €20m-24m When the station was opened, it was hailed by the local paper, the Oberhessische Presse But Schäfer said it was not legally required to have a fire alarm because it belonged to the local municipality and was classified as a building holding equipment the president of the Hesse State Fire Brigade Association called for an urgent review of the legislation A spokesperson for the municipality said a fire protection wall had stopped the flames spreading to a separate wing of the building The cause of the blaze has yet to be ascertained but initial reports suggested a battery charger may have overheated Schäfer said for reasons of safety as well as for local morale the building had to be reconstructed as swiftly as possible Whether a future structure would be fitted with a fire alarm system would be a matter for discussion Firefighters try to extinguish a fire in a vehicle depot in Stadtallendorf Firefighters work on the site of a fire in a vehicle depot in Stadtallendorf Firefighters stand at the fence and look at the burnt-out equipment after the new equipment depot of the Stadtallendorf volunteer fire department burnt down with vehicles and equipment The fire broke out early Wednesday morning at the Stadtallendorf fire station in Hesse and destroyed the equipment hall and almost a dozen emergency vehicles Initial estimates put the damage at between 20 million and 24 million euros ($21 million to $26 million) Local officials told dpa that no fire alarm system was installed in the building because experts had considered it not necessary — much to the astonishment of many observers now that the station has burned down The fire broke out on an emergency vehicle belonging to the fire department which contained lithium-ion batteries and an external power connection “I believe that what has happened will make many people think and act,” about improving fire protection requirements at fire stations the head of the State Fire Brigade Association of the state of Hesse Precisely because there is a lot of technology in fire stations and batteries are being charged it would make sense to equip them with fire alarm systems noting it was unclear whether such a system could have prevented the worst in Stadtallendorf “This fire spread at breakneck speed,” he said A fire station in Germany that was destroyed in a fire causing millions of euros in damage and destroyed equipment The fire broke out early on Wednesday morning at the Stadtallendorf fire station in Hesse and destroyed Initial estimates put the damage at between 20 million euros and 24 million euros (US$21 million and US$26 million) adding that it was unclear whether such a system could have prevented the worst in Stadtallendorf The Nutella owner said it “is continuously modernising” the Stadtallendorf plant is set to invest around €170m ($189m) in “modernising” a site in Germany The factory in Stadtallendorf facility in central Germany is set to gain a new production hall as the local Gießen Regional Council has approved its construction A brief statement from the Ferrero Rocher brand owner said it “is continuously modernising” the confectionery facility and added that “in the future the focus will be on optimising sustainability in the operation of the entire plant” the production technology will be brought up to date and a new production hall will be built that meets all requirements in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency The project is also of considerable importance for securing the site and maintaining jobs.” The Gießen Regional Council said its decision was preceded by an “extensive approval process” relating to a wide range of environmental issues It listed the most important topics as water and soil protection bringing in the general public to view the application documents and raise any potential objections to the project Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Ferrero has a head office in Frankfurt as well as the Stadtallendorf plant in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district Just Drinks has contacted Ferrero for further details on this investment Last year, the Nutella maker agreed a deal to buy a snack-bar manufacturing facility in Germany from Laurens Spethmann Holding (LSH) for an undisclosed fee sweetener tablets and liquid sweeteners for the health food brand Nutrisun Meanwhile, last month, the Ferrero-owned ice-cream company Wells Enterprises increased its investment in its planned expansion of a production 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JavaScript to use all functions on this site The Rapid Forces Division (RFD) is headquartered in Stadtallendorf and unites the German Army’s light rapid-response forces in one major combined-arms unit Army aviators with transport and combat helicopters Its motto “Ready to deploy – any time – anywhere” highlights the RFD’s mission and self-image RFD soldiers are ready to deploy and operate rapidly and flexibly as light and highly mobile infantry forces in combination with helicopters and also German Air Force aircraft The Division’s two main tasks are national and collective defence throughout the entire NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization territory as well as operational readiness for worldwide deployment within the scope of crisis management for German nationals abroad particularly as part of noncombatant evacuation or hostage rescue operations both of these tasks are two sides of the same coin as speed air manoeuvre capabilities and robustness are required in both cases the Division can be deployed worldwide within the scope of international crisis management operations the RFD consists of about 20,000 German and Dutch service personnel Under the Division's command are the Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM) in Calw 23 Mountain Infantry Brigade in Bad Reichenhall and 11 (NLD) Air Assault Brigade in Schaarsbergen the Division is spread over 26 garrisons in Germany cooperation exists with 81 Brigade in Bistrița Multinationality and international cooperation are a day-to-day reality and yet another trademark of the RFD the Division appreciates and maintains its close ties with the garrison town of Stadtallendorf as well as with neighbouring towns and communities The Rapid Forces Division (Division Schnelle Kräfte) was established in 2014 when the Specialised Operations Division (Division Spezielle Operationen) in Stadtallendorf and the Airmobile Division (Division Luftbewegliche Operationen) from Veitshöchheim The Specialised Operations Division had moved from Regensburg The motto “Ready to deploy – any time – anywhere” reflects the above-average operational readiness of the Rapid Forces Division and is a key characteristic that all of the Division’s members identify with Throughout the 20-year commitment in Afghanistan special operations forces and mountain infantry forces alike were employed in the front line RFD soldiers had to stand their ground against the Taliban in hostilities in northern Afghanistan lasting several hours Three paratroopers were killed during this battle which became known as the “Battle of Good Friday” the RFD led the EUEuropean Union Battlegroup – a reaction force that is ready to deploy within a radius of 6,000 kilometres around Brussels and within five to ten days after having been alerted The latest deployment that drew national attention was the German evacuation operation from Kabul in Afghanistan the Division provided the personnel to command the German contingent as well as the bulk of the forces 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motorway A police officer carries a part of an activists' camp that blocks the way for the extension of the A49 motorway The writing reads: "Clearing tank." Police officers stroll through the protesters' camp as demonstrators sleep ahead of a protest against the extension of the A49 motorway German activist Carola Rackete attends a protest as demonstrators block the way for the extension of the A49 motorway A banner hangs from a treehouse at the activists' camp that blocks the way for the extension of the A49 motorway The banner reads: "For humans and nature Forest and water protection instead of asphalt desert." 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