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Fire Engulfs Old Deutsche Bahn Signal Box in Wuppertal

Firefighters from across Wuppertal battled heavy smoke to contain the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

In this picture we can see the red color old train and a man wearing black color suit, standing at...
In this picture we can see the red color old train and a man wearing black color suit, standing at the train door, smiling and giving a pose. On the right side there is a station shed. In the front bottom side there is red color fire extinguisher.

Fire Engulfs Old Deutsche Bahn Signal Box in Wuppertal

Wuppertal's fire department responded to a late afternoon blaze on September 5, 2025, at the Steinbecker Mile. The fire engulfed an old Deutsche Bahn signal box, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke billowing from the scene. They swiftly extinguished the flames using several C-hoses. The operation involved personnel from both professional and volunteer fire departments across Wuppertal. The police have since launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

The fire at the Steinbecker Mile was successfully contained and extinguished, with no reported casualties. The police continue their investigation to uncover the cause of the blaze.

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