Birmingham DHL Fire: Evidence Points to Potential Plane Disaster

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Photographs from a fire at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July suggest the incident, involving a suspected Russian incendiary device, could have caused catastrophic damage had it occurred in midair. The fire, which originated from a magnesium-based device concealed within a massage appliance, underscores growing concerns about alleged Russian sabotage efforts targeting logistics hubs in Europe.

 

 

One photograph captures the moment the device ignited, releasing a distinct, bright light from a crate of parcels being transported on an electric vehicle. Another image shows the same crate engulfed in flames, consistent with the intense heat of a magnesium-based fire. The photographs’ details align with the markings and layout of the DHL site in Minworth, Birmingham, verified through satellite imagery and insider sources. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, which shares similarities with another fire at a DHL facility in Leipzig, Germany, just days later. In both cases, parcels reportedly originated in Lithuania and were destined for the UK. 

 

German intelligence chief Thomas Haldenwang revealed in September that the Leipzig package could have caused a fatal crash if it had ignited during a flight. The Birmingham fire also began after the package had been transported by air, igniting on the ground outside the warehouse.  

 

Experts have highlighted the significant risks posed by magnesium-based incendiary devices, which burn at extremely high temperatures and resist traditional firefighting methods. Attempting to extinguish such fires with water exacerbates the situation, requiring specialized dry powder extinguishers. The use of magnesium in these incidents indicates a deliberate attempt to inflict serious damage.

 

While German authorities have openly discussed the Leipzig fire, British officials have largely remained silent. The only public acknowledgment of the Birmingham incident came from police in October, confirming it occurred on July 22. MI5 suspects the fire was part of a broader Russian campaign described as reckless, targeting key logistical and transportation infrastructure across Europe.  

 

The events at Birmingham and Leipzig have raised alarms about vulnerabilities in international logistics networks and the potential for sabotage to result in large-scale disasters. As investigations continue, authorities are closely monitoring the situation, seeking to prevent further threats to aviation and public safety.

 

Based on a report by The Guardian 2024-12-12

 

 

 

[Purdey]

Could have been something innocuous in a packet that was made of magnesium? Would Russia be so obvious? Maybe...

[Watawattana]

3 hours ago, Purdey said:

Could have been something innocuous in a packet that was made of magnesium? Would Russia be so obvious? Maybe...

I guess the forensics folks have proven it was magnesium.  Can't believe that they couldn't.  Or lie about it.

 

As for proving it was Russia that's a totally different matter.  Maybe they can determine where the package originated, but not obvious to me how they can determine that Russia placed the magnesium into the "massage appliance".  A few similarities to the pagers etc. in Lebanon perhaps.

 

Do I trust MI5 with their analysis?  Perhaps, perhaps not.  I just think back to the Iraq debacle under Tony Blair, and the BS that underpinned that disgrace.  So, I'll stay on the fence this time. 

 

As for incendiary massage devices, I saw plenty of them recently on some stalls near Sukhumvit Soi 4...