Power failure affecting specific areas of Wiesbaden

Power failure hits several neighborhoods in east Wiesbaden, including Auringen, Breckenheim, Bierstadt, Medenbach, Naurod, and Nordost, around 6:00 PM. ESWE Energie managed to gradually restore electricity to the affected zones within approximately one hour.

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2025 September 11 . 4:07 PM

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Power failure affects certain districts within Wiesbaden

Power failure affecting specific areas of Wiesbaden

In the State Capital Wiesbaden, an unexpected situation has arisen, with the location serving as the focus of emergency response efforts. The Fire Department of Wiesbaden is operational and fully engaged in managing the situation.

Commanders from the fire department and emergency services have taken up a command post at Fire Station 1. Stadtbrandinspektor Christoph Bachmann and Stadtbrandrat Heinrich Scharf from the Amberg volunteer fire department are leading the efforts from this central location.

Fire stations of volunteer fire departments in affected districts are being utilised as emergency beacon towers, providing a crucial point for reporting emergencies and obtaining information. This centralised system allows for swift and effective communication among the various response teams.

One such instance involves an ambulance being dispatched to a patient with a home ventilator. However, no further details about the patient or their condition have been provided.

The Central Control Center has been reinforced with additional personnel to ensure smooth coordination of the response efforts. This reinforcement is intended to enhance the Centre's capacity to manage the influx of information and direct resources where they are most needed.

Despite the current situation, the Fire Department of Wiesbaden remains committed to its duty of serving the community. The department's operational status during this emergency underscores its dedication to maintaining public safety in challenging times.

As the situation continues to unfold, updates will be provided to keep the public informed. The community is urged to stay vigilant, follow instructions from the authorities, and check for official communications regarding the emergency in Wiesbaden.