Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out in a 40-meter tower crane in Mechelen. Firefighters, unable to reach 30 meters with their trucks, used aerial platforms to safely extinguish the blaze.
A fire broke out in the cabin of a tall 40-meter tower crane at the old Inofer site on Geerdegemvaart in Mechelen. This was a big problem for the emergency responders because their fire truck could only reach 30 meters high. Since the crane was taller than that, it was hard for the firefighters to get to the fire directly. They had to change their methods to put out the fire.
How did firefighters tackle a towering crane fire in Mechelen?
It has been said that they had to use special equipment like aerial platforms to reach the top of the crane where the fire was burning. The operation was complicated and needed careful teamwork to handle the situation safely and effectively.
Besides dealing with the equipment issues, the firefighters also had to work from a high position, which made the job even harder and riskier. They carefully planned how to approach the fire to make sure they followed all safety rules and controlled the fire without causing more damage or injuries. Despite these difficulties, the firefighters did a great job and managed to put out the fire. They mentioned that this situation showed how important it is to have special firefighting tools and skills for high fires and to be prepared for such tricky situations in industrial areas.
