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Fire was caused by ignitition of kerosene
According to investigations, the fire aboard the 'Rudi' occurred on Oct 9, when during cleaning operations, kerosene dripped into the engine roomm and the substance ignited on a hot exhaust pipe. The crew of the ship was able to bring the flames under control, before the fire departments arrived. The exhaust's thermal insulation was damaged. The extent of the damage was currently unknown. The tugis normally used to transport barges with gravel. At the time of the fire, the vessel was moored in the Freudenberg lock (Main-Tauber district) on the Baden-Württemberg side of the Main River.
Engine room fire on Main
On the morning of Oct 9, 2025, a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Rudi', enroute from Kleinheubacg, in the lock Freudenberg on the Main. Firefighters, police, and emergency services responded. At around 9:30 a.m., the towed convoy was in the lock chamber when, for reasons still unclear, a fire broke out in the ship's engine room, generating heavy smoke. In addition to the Kirschfurt and Freudenberg fire departments, several neighbouring fire departments also responded. Emergency personnel using breathing apparatus and were able to quickly extinguish the fire. AOne crew member and a firefighter sustained minor injuries. However, they only required outpatient treatment by the emergency services and were not taken to hospital. The towed convoy was able to leave the lock chamber independently and was moored outside in pos. 49° 46' N 009° 20' E, thus preventing any further disruption to shipping. The water police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage. Report with photos: https://www.main-echo.de/ressorts/blaulicht/feuer-auf-schiff-in-der-schleuse-freudenberg-art-8597754#google_vignette
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