Zug, 16.11.2022

Fire in the industrial area

A fire broke out in a pressing trough early on Tuesday morning. The local fire brigade was able to extinguish the flames quickly, and no-one was injured.

Shortly after 6:30 am on Tuesday morning (15 November 2022), a fire broke out in a pressing trough of a company on the Zählerweg in the city of Zug. The fire caused a strong development of smoke in the affected area.

The Volunteer Fire Brigade of the city of Zug (FFZ) was quickly on the scene with first responders and was able to extinguish the flames. The affected part of the building was then cleared of smoke. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Fire brigade deployment in the industrial area of Zug        Photo: Zug Police

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and is being investigated by the forensic service of the Zug Police. The fire was most likely caused by a technical problem. 

Fifteen members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade of the city of Zug (FFZ), as well as members of the Zug rescue service and the Zug police were deployed to the scene.

Source: Zug Police