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Overnight Warehouse Fire Guts Waldbrunn-Hausen Hall With Damage in the Millions

Police say stored paper likely increased the fire load, with crews expecting extended hotspot work.

Overview

  • A resident reported the blaze at 3:55 a.m., and responders arrived to find the warehouse fully engulfed.
  • Firefighters mounted a large deployment and prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings.
  • Authorities evacuated occupants of two adjacent houses, including refugees who were taken to a local gymnasium.
  • A 35-year-old first aider was hospitalized with suspected smoke inhalation after helping move people to safety.
  • Roads near the site were closed, the cause remains under investigation, and losses are estimated in the millions of euros.