At around 12:30 p.m., several callers reported flames and smoke coming from a house in Gonsenheim near Juxplatz. Since it was not known whether there were still people in the building, the professional fire department's control center triggered a comprehensive alarm, involving the professional fire department from both fire stations, the Mainz-Gonsenheim volunteer fire department, as well as the police and rescue services.

On site, the first responders discovered that smoke was coming from a doctor's office on the mezzanine floor through a window that had already burst due to the heat. The firefighting measures initiated were quickly successful, and the fire was brought under control after a short time. Nevertheless, the heat and smoke caused extensive damage to the entire premises of the affected practice, which will therefore be unusable for the time being.

The fire department also inspected and ventilated the practice rooms above. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. The fire department is unable to comment on the extent of the damage. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.

Head of operations: Fire Chief Jan Peuser Fire
department vehicles: 1 command vehicle, 3 command trucks, 3 fire engines, 2 turntable ladders, 1 logistics vehicle, 1 small alarm vehicle Fire
department personnel: 28
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On Saturday night, at around 2:30 a.m., the Mainz fire department was called to a garbage can fire in Neustadt. It quickly became apparent that there were two other garbage can fires in Neustadt at the same time. The fire department control center called in the city's volunteer fire department to assist the fire trucks from the two professional fire stations.

At times, a team wearing breathing apparatus and using foam had to be deployed to fight the fire. Fortunately, the garbage cans were not located next to residential buildings, so there was no damage to people or property.

In addition to the fire department, police forces were also on the scene. The police have launched an investigation.

Head of operations: Fire Chief Inspector Nicolas Moutty
Vehicles BF/FF: 6 / 1
Personnel BF/FF: 16 / 8

On Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m., a traffic accident involving three cars and a small van occurred on the A 643 in the direction of Mainz. Eight people were involved in the accident, including three children. The driver of the small van had to be treated by the emergency services and was transported to a hospital. The remaining people were uninjured.

The Mainz fire department ensured fire safety and collected leaking operating fluids. The accident blocked both lanes, causing a rapid traffic jam. The fire department praised the behavior of most drivers, who formed a rescue lane to allow emergency services to proceed quickly.

In addition to the fire department, the emergency services and highway police were also on the scene of the accident.

Head of operations: Fire Inspector Christian Kleinschmidt Fire department
vehicles: 3 Fire department
personnel: 10

In the early evening hours, a fire broke out in the basement of a terraced house in Mainz-Laubenheim. At around 5:30 p.m., the fire department control center received a call via the emergency number 112 reporting smoke in the basement area. The residents of the building, who made the emergency call themselves, were instructed by the fire department dispatcher to go outside and direct the fire department to the scene. The fire department control center then alerted the Mainz fire department, which arrived at the reported address shortly thereafter.

A team wearing breathing apparatus was able to quickly locate the source of the fire in the basement area and extinguish it. Parts of the basement equipment then had to be dismantled to rule out further pockets of fire. Thanks to the beeping home smoke detectors, the residents were able to leave the house in good time. Fortunately, this meant that only the basement rooms were damaged.

The exact cause of the fire was not yet clear at the end of the operation. The criminal investigation department has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. In addition to the fire department, the rescue service and the Mainz police were also on duty.  

Head of operations: Fire Inspector Sebastian Schmitt
Vehicles BF/FF: 4 / 1
Personnel BF/FF: 16 / 5