Around 400 firefighters battled a major fire at a farm in Groß Hegesdorf for 64 hours. Support came from the THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) – | for ... Show more

When people go missing, he's called in: Rescue dog Onyx and his owner Lena Meier from the THW Marburg have found dozens of missing people ... Show more

On Friday evening, October 30th, a barn in Groß Hegesdorf, a district of the municipality of Apelern, was completely engulfed in flames ... Show more

Several people were injured in an explosion in a residential building on Von-Reiner-Straße in Regensburg early Wednesday morning. A major fire broke out ... Show more

THW Springe supports operation after barn fire in Groß Hegesdorf: After a barn fire in Groß Hegesdorf, the THW Springe was also deployed. The volunteers ...
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Dog trapped in beaver lodge: THW and fire department fight to rescue near Illertissen
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Apenrader Straße in Flensburg: Facade threatens to collapse further: After a facade collapse on Apenrader Straße, 35 apartments had to be evacuated ...
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Paid articlePaywallLoud bang in Wolfsburg: Daycare center on Schachtweg partially collapses: With a loud bang, part of the daycare center on Schachtweg in Wolfsburg collapsed on ...
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Danger of collapse! Sheep barn engulfed in flames - | Firefighters save house in Rohden: THW arrives with excavator
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Fire in Redderse: THW Springe provides support with a structural engineer: A residential building was severely damaged in a major fire in Redderse on Friday ...
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Main Customs Office requests assistance: THW clears out Niederkassel warehouse with chips containing unusual spices
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Civil protection in transition: THW Hückeswagen turns 50: The celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the THW local branch were not only about the history of ...
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Storm claims lives: Hunter killed by giant branch in hunting blind in the woods above Reher
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This weekend, emergency services from five districts are practicing for a real emergency: a large-scale, multi-day flood situation ... Show more
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Volunteer helpers of the Hückeswagen THW celebrate 50th Anniversary: For 50 years, the local branch of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) in ...
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“Just people too” – | The Emergency Services Day aims to break down barriers.: At the third annual Emergency Services Day on Cathedral Square, the fire ...
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More civil protection in times of hybrid attacks: THW Hameln expands its location for one million euros
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Fully committed: What the fire department and THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) are aiming for with 10,000 squats
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Fire brigade and THW in action: Barn collapse in Leun ends without serious incident
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Paid articlePaywallFictitious dike breach on the west coast: 300 emergency responders rehearse emergency on Fehmarn
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During his visit, Merz first assessed the situation in the fire zone. He then thanked the emergency services for their tireless efforts ... Show more

Diesel, potatoes, and sausages: The astonishing figures behind the THW's forest fire marathon.
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Here's a chance to say thank you: Emergency Services Day shows how visitors can become helpers
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Fish kill at the Kieswäsch: Measures show initial success: The oxygen saturation of the water is developing positively. This was confirmed by the latest ...
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Merz visits Hürtgen Forest. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) visited the Hürtgen Forest on Saturday (August 22) and thanked the helpers for their efforts during ... Show more
Environmental disaster in Kulmbach: Massive fish kill in the gravel pit: A major operation involving the fire department, water rescue service ...
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'Gravel washing': Swimming lake ban - | Major operation aims to prevent mass deaths
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Rodenberg House in Dortmund: THW saves pond with 1450 cubic meters of water: Drought threatens Rodenberg House in Dortmund: THW pumps water into the pond to ...
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Large-scale exercise in Bad Berleburg: THW, reservists, and Malteser train for emergencies
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A tractor crashed into the wall of a house in Hamswehrum in Krummhörn on Friday evening, August 14, 2026. The residents were unharmed ... Show more

Professional cannabis plantation: Dortmund police seize equipment: Months after the discovery of 600 cannabis plants in Dortmund, police and the THW (Federal ...
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Tanker truck stuck | Load: Super unleaded, driver probably not: A tanker truck loaded with premium gasoline was stuck between garages in Kleve ...
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THW receives swap body for shoring system: The Springe THW local chapter received a special gift for its tenth summer festival: a swap body for transporting the ...
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Forest fire in the Rottweil district is spreading - | over 100 emergency personnel on site
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsFire service: Rain slows Schramberg forest fire
Aug 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwarzwaelder-bote.de
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- According to the fire service, the forest fire is no longer spreading, while heavy rain is significantly aiding containment.
- The flames on the right flank are under control, the fire service said.
- A police helicopter equipped with a water tank is fighting the fire from the air because the steep terrain prevents ground operations.
- The fire was reported late Sunday afternoon; 330 personnel are deployed and farmers are supporting them by transporting firefighting water.
It's raining in torrents, and that helps us a great deal— André Wendel of the Rottweil Fire Department, regarding the containment of the forest fire near Schramberg
Farm in flames: Major fire in Unsen still smoldering after 22 hours: Mop-up operations drag on / THW supports fire department / Wetting agent and foam used / ...
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Series of forest fires: Why small vehicles are so valuable: Once again, a forest has burned in the Amberg-Sulzbach district, and once again ...
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Low Water: Thousands of Fish Must Be Rescued from the Danube: Wegen historisch niedriger Wasserstände an der Donau mussten tausende Fische wie Rotaugen ...
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Tanker truck gets stuck while turning in Kleve. A fully loaded tanker truck triggered a major emergency response in Kleve. While turning behind a gas station ... Show more
Tractor meet in Einhausen: The tractor meet in Einhausen showcases vintage tractors and agricultural machinery at the Krämerhof. The THW Bensheim (Federal Agency ...
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Tornado devastates dozens of houses and garages around Glückstadt: A tornado devastates Glückstadt on the Elbe River. Buildings are damaged ...
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Key FactsSevere Tornado Strikes Glückstadt, Major Damage Reported
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A tornado passed over Glückstadt on Sunday evening, damaging approximately 40 to 50 structures including homes and industrial sites.
- Significant destruction occurred in the Der Keil industrial area and Temming settlement, with an entire warehouse roof torn off.
- Emergency services mobilized 120 personnel with support from the Technical Relief Organization, concluding operations by 2 a.m.
- Residents were allowed to remain in their homes despite extensive damage, with total losses estimated in the high six to seven figures.
Some pieces were flying as far as 100 meters through the air.— Sven Thießen, fire chief of the Glückstadt fire department, told dpa
Major cleanup operation in the drainage ditch: THW Ingolstadt clears the waterway of vegetation
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Paid articlePaywallFire destroys commercial property: Six tenants shared the burned-down hall in Wissen
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Battery firefighting operations in Bautzen: Firefighters stop major blaze after 31 hours
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THW Volunteer Opens Burning Electrical Container in Bautzen: No Reason to Be Nervous
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Paid articlePaywallSpringer THW local representative returns to Ahrweiler five years after the flood
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THW Dillenburg im Einsatz: Hilfe in Venezuela nach Naturkatastrophe: Verheerende Erdbeben in Venezuela haben internationale Rettungskräfte auf den Plan gerufen ...
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Paid articlePaywallFormer Rhein Hotel: Ceiling collapse in Bad Salzig: How the THW operation unfolded
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When the body bags ran out: THW volunteer from Celle reports on the state of emergency in Venezuela
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Severe weather in Nuremberg: Major operation by THW and fire department - | Situation serious
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Countdown: A45 Ottfingen Valley Bridge is about to be demolished: Half of the Ottfingen Valley Bridge is about to collapse, but hardly anyone will witness it: a ...
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Emergency drill in Lüneburg - | how the fire brigade and THW rescue people from under trains
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Helpers from the THW in Bocholt report on the earthquake relief operation in Venezuela
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Lack of space, old halls, and a lack of showers: Why the new THW building in Schwäbisch Gmünd is urgently needed.
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With drones and farmers: Firefighters fight forest fire near Nabburg: Firefighters, the THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief), mountain rescue ...
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End of proceedings: A then 17-year-old feels discriminated against by the THW: A 17-year-old is dismissed by the THW. The severely disabled person raises ...
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Paid articlePaywallDiving with the THW: Springe local branch establishes new specialist unit: The THW in Springe is establishing a specialized underwater rescue diving unit ...
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Katharina Lederer, a THW volunteer from Biedenkopf, in the disaster area in Venezuela.
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Neuss: Federal Agency for Technical Relief rehearses for emergencies: Power outages, supply shortages, crisis scenarios: During a training weekend ...
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Burglars destroy glass front of drugstore - | THW responds: Unknown persons destroyed the glass sliding door of a drugstore on Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße on ...
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Fired because of disability? 17-year-old from Wetzlar sues THW Kiel - | Update: The THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) is alleged to have dismissed a ...
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Paid articlePaywallDillenburg THW volunteers are deployed in the earthquake zone in Venezuela: Two volunteers from the THW Dillenburg are deployed to Venezuela following the ...
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Paid articlePaywallLarge-Scale Exercise in Sulzbach-Rosenberg: Emergency Services Train for a Real-World Emergency
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Feuerwehr Stuttgart : Update as of 3:00 PM regarding the major fire at the Stuttgart wholesale market. We are still on site. The public warning has been lifted ... Show more

🚨 Massive conflicts are brewing at the THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) in Wetzlar. A volunteer informed the police about a perceived threat ... Show more
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Großübung in Nordhorn: Jugendfeuerwehr und THW trainieren gemeinsam: Mehr als 60 Nachwuchskräfte der Nordhorner Jugendfeuerwehren, der THW-Jugend und des ...
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Paid articlePaywallPolizei Stuttgart : +++ 🔥 #Update on the fire at the wholesale market - | Investigations underway 🔎 +++ Our press spokesperson, Daniela Treude ... Show more
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Key FactsMajor Fire Erupts at Stuttgart Wholesale Market
Jul 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Two halls at the Stuttgart wholesale market have been burning uncontrollably since Friday night, marking the largest emergency in years.
- More than 200 firefighters, Red Cross, and technical aid workers are involved in containing the fire and limiting damage.
- Water supply includes both hydrants and the nearby Neckar river, with precautions taken to protect the river from contamination.
- Residents within a four-kilometer radius are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke, though no health risk is identified.
This is a very extraordinary event.— Daniel Anand, fire department spokesperson, describing the blaze at Stuttgart's wholesale market as a very extraordinary event.
THW volunteers from Springe bring equipment back to Hilden from Venezuela.: The Rapid Deployment Unit for International Rescue (SEEBA) of the Federal Agency for ...
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Mit Rettungskräften und Spürhunden unterstützen Länder wie Deutschland und Mexiko die Suche nach Überlebenden. THW-Präsidentin Lackner spricht von ... Show more

Last Summer Festival at the Old THW Site in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Farewell with Action
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Severe Earthquakes in Venezuela — THW Sends Aid Workers: International aid is beginning to arrive following the severe earthquakes in Venezuela ...
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Barn collapses in Datterode: THW arrives with excavator: A dilapidated barn in Datterode in the municipality of Ringgau collapsed on Sunday (June 28) ...
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Large-Scale Exercise in Sulzbach-Rosenberg: Emergency Services Train for a Real-World Emergency
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