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October 17, 2024

OOPS

A state-of-the-art fire station in western Germany that was completed last year at a cost of tens of millions of euros has burned to the ground because it had not been equipped with a fire alarm.

(Thanks to The Perts)

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Building code inspector: Oh .. um .. hey, you might want to .. oh look, something shiny.
Chief: Yeah, that's our brand new fire engine. You like it?
Inspector: Ja, it's nice.
Contractor: So .. are we good here?
Inspector: Ja, ja.

What about firetrucks and firefighters?

Aren't fire stations manned 24 hours? Those are some sound sleepers.

Official entry into the annual "You Had One Thing To Do" contest. (Category - We Forgot)


ˈDamət!

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