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Fire Guts Tegelbergbahn Operations Building Near Neuschwanstein, Forcing Suspension

Police have opened an inquiry into the cause, with arson not ruled out.

Overview

  • The blaze in a base-area multipurpose hall caused damage estimated at around or above €1 million, destroying three vehicles and a piste groomer and damaging a Bergwacht depot and technical systems.
  • The cable car itself was not directly affected, but service and access were halted because the building housed core snowmaking and support equipment.
  • No injuries were reported after a fire alarm alerted employees who were preparing overnight snowmaking.
  • About 120 firefighters worked in subzero conditions with limited water supply, pumping over long lines and opening the roof to extinguish hotspots.
  • Kripo Kempten is leading the investigation, and police said the operator plans to resume regular service on Tuesday, though the timeline depends on damage assessments.