Blaze Erupts at Dresden's Small Haulage Company
On the morning of August 11, 2025, a small truck caught fire on the A17 Prague-DD highway at the Gorbitz exit, just outside Dresden. The incident involved the Fire Department Dresden, who were promptly informed about the spreading flames.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fully engulfed in flames. The fire had also reached parts of the surrounding vegetation, with an adjacent bush also ablaze. Two teams in respiratory protection fought the fire using two hoses and foam.
Fortunately, the three vehicle occupants were able to escape in time and were unharmed. The on and off ramps of Dresden-Gorbitz were completely closed during the extinguishing work.
The police have initiated investigations into the cause of the fire, but as of now, the exact cause remains unknown. No further details about the truck or its contents were provided in the initial report.
A total of 30 personnel from the Old Town Fire and Rescue Station, the neighborhood fire departments of Kaitz and Lockwitz, and the B-service were deployed to handle the incident.
For more information, please contact the Fire Department Dresden Press Office. Michael Klahre can be reached at 0351/8155-295, 0160-96328780, or via email at [email protected].
Additional information can be found on the Fire Department Dresden website: https://www.dresden.de/feuerwehr
The responsible authority for investigating the cause of the fire in this incident is the local fire department and police investigative unit. The incident marks another day in the ongoing efforts of emergency services to keep our roads safe.
