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Major fire in the Niedernhall brine pool: Fire brigade fights against flames!
On October 29, 2025, a fire broke out in the Niedernhall brine pool (Hohenlohekreis). Over 100 firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire. The brine pool, which has been under renovation since April 2024, was closed to bathers. Damage over 50,000 euros, reopening possibly on December 1st.
Major fire in the Niedernhall brine pool: Fire brigade fights against flames!
On the morning of October 29, 2025, a remarkable fire occurred in the brine pool in Niedernhall, a town in the Hohenlohe district. The fire brigade was alerted shortly after 6 a.m. after a craftsman who opened the bathroom door noticed thick smoke. This horrific incident occurred during the ongoing renovation work that has been underway since April 2024. [Tagesschau] reports that the brine pool was scheduled to reopen on December 1st, but there are now significant questions unanswered.
When the fire department arrived, the situation was already tense. Over 100 emergency services from Niedernhall, Weißbach, Künzelsau and Öhringen were on site at the same time and used 12 vehicles to fight the flames. Fighting the fire was particularly challenging because the fire was raging in a false ceiling and in the ventilation system - an emergency that was made more difficult by the insulation material. Fire brigade commander Markus Kraus described the extinguishing work as “difficult” because the material could not be extinguished with water. [Voice] recorded the details of the fire discovery and the extinguishing work.
What does this mean for the community? Mayor Achim Beck was visibly dismayed by the incident, which he described as a “stroke of fate” for the community. The police estimate the damage at over 50,000 euros, while the entire renovation of the brine pool cost around twelve million euros. Despite the devastating circumstances, Beck expressed optimism that the targeted reopening on December 1st could possibly be achieved in an alternative way.
There was a temporary danger alert in the region via the NINA warning app, which recommended that residents keep windows and doors closed and turn off air conditioning. Fortunately, there were no injuries as the brine pool was closed at the time of the fire and therefore no bathers were present.
The fire department also used modern technology: two drones were used to explore potential embers from the air. While the extinguishing work continued into the afternoon, it remains unclear whether the ventilation system was the cause of the attack or whether it itself suffered from the flames.
The coming days will be crucial to assess the exact damage and determine next steps. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, and the insurance company and specialist planners from the town hall are expected shortly to provide an informed assessment of the incident. [Tagesschau], [Voice].