Biggest Breaking: at least 30 people were injured in the Ferris Wheel Fire at the Highfield Festival in Germany on Saturday night (August 17).
While most injuries were mild cases of smoke inhalation, four people suffered burns, and one sustained injuries from a fall. Police said that the cause of the fire was initially unclear.
“Those affected are receiving treatment and are doing well considering the circumstances,” Highfield Festival organizers said in a statement. “We are in close coordination with the fire brigade, the police, and the rescue and medical services. We will cordon off the Ferris wheel accordingly and then continue operations as planned.”
According to the fire reportedly broke out in one Ferris wheel gondola car and spread to a neighboring one around 9 p.m. local time during German rapper Ski Aggu’s set. “I’m absolutely shocked and upset about the Ferris wheel fire during my show at Highfield,” Aggu posted on Instagram afterwards. “I was only told through my earpiece that I should not stop the show under any circumstances, but should initially continue to talk with you so avoid mass panic. The priority was to prevent the situation from escalating any further. Fortunately, that worked.”
Big Breaking: At Least 30 People Injured in Ferris Wheel Fire at Highfield Festival in Germany
A Ferris wheel caught fire at Leipzig's Highfield Festival, resulting in more than 30 injuries, including two serious cases. https://t.co/AKTC42D1Yi pic.twitter.com/13VzmejAvs
— DW News (@dwnews) August 18, 2024
