Overview

• The blaze broke out around 4:19 a.m. at a former paint and lacquer factory in Hamburg-Tonndorf.
• Firefighters reported heavy fire on the upper floor and roof over an area of roughly 10 by 30 meters.
• Two professional firefighting units and volunteer brigades are deployed at the scene.
• Teams are operating only from the exterior due to uncertainty about asbestos in Eternit roof panels.
• Officials have not assessed possible pollutant contamination or the extent of damage as work continues.