A smoldering fire broke out on Wednesday morning aboard the BGM OSWALD ELBE 1, currently undergoing refurbishment at the Volkswerft shipyard in Stralsund's Vorpommern-Rügen district. According to NDR, the fire originated in a boiler located within the vessel's boiler room, producing heavy smoke.
The ship's fire department responded promptly, evacuating the shipyard's hall and notifying both professional and volunteer fire departments in Stralsund. By the time emergency services arrived, the ship's crew had successfully extinguished the fire, as confirmed by a city spokesperson. One individual sustained injuries in the incident. No significant damage to the vessel or surrounding facilities was reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
