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Major fire in Münsing: carpentry workshop completely burned down - 3 million euros in damage!
In Münsing, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, a fire broke out in a carpentry workshop, causing three million euros in damage. 20 residents evacuated.
Major fire in Münsing: carpentry workshop completely burned down - 3 million euros in damage!
On the night of Saturday, October 11, 2025, a devastating fire occurred in the community of Münsing, which is located in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district. At about 2:30 a.m. the flames broke out in a local carpentry shop. The extensive material damage is estimated at around three million euros, as the entire carpentry building went up in flames. The flames also spread to an adjacent warehouse and a barn, which increased the fire department's deployment to a maximum.
At the time of the fire, the carpentry shop was located in a block of buildings that also houses five residential buildings. For safety reasons, around 20 residents were brought to safety as a precaution. Fortunately, all residents remained unharmed, although the facades of the houses were damaged by smoke. The fire department's time-consuming extinguishing work continued until the morning of the same day. As the [Süddeutsche Zeitung](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/brand-muensing-sach Schaden-schreinerei-li.3324633) reports, the exact circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the fire are still unclear, and the criminal police have already started an investigation to clarify the cause of the fire.
Major fire department operation
The fire in Münsing posed a major challenge for the fire department. The major operation began at half past two in the night and required the mobilization of several fire departments to actively support the extinguishing work. The rapid intervention of the emergency services prevented an even greater accident. Fortunately, no one was injured and only the aforementioned facade of part of the neighboring residential buildings was damaged. Five of the residential units remained undamaged, which is a small relief for the residents given the situation, according to BR.de.
Background on the causes and consequences of fire
This event serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety. According to FeuerTrutz there are no uniform statistics on fires in Germany, but a large number of statistics show that every fire poses unnecessary risks. Analyzing the causes of fires could be crucial to preventing future incidents and improving safety in buildings. Particularly in regions with dense living conditions, preventive fire protection is essential to protect citizens and minimize material damage.
Münsing shows once again how quickly such an accident can unfold and the enormous damage it can cause. However, the large-scale deployment of the fire department and the exemplary support of the residents are a ray of hope in this difficult situation while the investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. The events make it clear that any fire can have serious consequences. A strong focus on prevention will be even more important for the safety of residents in the future.