August 17th 2024.
It was supposed to be a night of fun and music at the Highfield Festival in Germany, but things took a terrifying turn when the Ferris wheel suddenly caught on fire. As a rapper was performing nearby, screams broke out from the riders as the blaze erupted from a gondola and quickly spread to another. The incident left at least 30 people injured, including four police officers.
The festival, which takes place at Störmthaler Lake, about eight miles south of Lezbig, was in full swing when the fire broke out around 9:13pm. LZ TV captured footage of the chaotic scene as the Ferris wheel continued to spin despite the two gondolas being engulfed in flames. It was a frightening sight as sparks flew from the metal frame.
Amidst the chaos, German rapper Ski Aggu abruptly ended his performance upon seeing the fire. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and were able to turn the two gondolas upside down to prevent the flames from spreading further. Thankfully, most of the injured were only treated for smoke inhalation, but two people suffered serious injuries, according to the German Red Cross.
Police spokesperson Josephin Sader reassured the public that while there were over 30 injured individuals, including four police officers, most of them were only slightly injured. The German tabloid BILD reported that the fire was caused by a technical fault on the Ferris wheel.
The flames were eventually extinguished, but the two gondolas were completely destroyed. Organizers of the festival confirmed that it was indeed a technical fault that led to the inferno and that the Ferris wheel will not be in operation for the rest of the festival. However, they assured everyone that the festival will continue as planned, with the largest independent rock festival in eastern Germany set to resume this evening. Every year, the festival attracts around 30,000 visitors, and they are determined to not let this unfortunate incident dampen the spirit of the event.
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