Roof structure fire in the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum: Fire brigade on a large scale!

Roof structure fire in the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum: Fire brigade on a large scale!

A major fire department operation took place on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in Cham-Michelsdorf. The roof structure of the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum was on fire after a fire broke out during roofing work. The alarm was raised at 9:30 a.m. and the fire department responded with operational order B4. A total of 16 fire departments with around 150 emergency services were deployed and were able to quickly bring the situation under control.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated, but the fire department's quick response prevented anything worse from happening. While the emergency services used compressed fans to clear the office building of smoke, fortunately there were no injuries. The amount of damage caused is still unknown and will certainly be clarified in the coming days.

Quick help and defusing

Similar scenarios recently occurred in Berlin-Kreuzberg, where a fire broke out at night in the attic of an apartment building. Here, 25 residents had to be evacuated while the fire brigade was in full operation and some of the affected residents were brought to safety using a turntable ladder. There were no injuries there either, but the extensive firefighting effort led to significant water damage on the upper floors of the house. A warming bus had been provided to provide accommodation for the evacuees. This clearly shows how important it is to act quickly in the event of a fire and how well the fire department is prepared for such challenges in order to help people.

A look at the current statistics shows that roof truss fires often occur during construction work or renovations, as the evaluations show vfdb prove. This makes the need for comprehensive fire protection measures and well-developed fire department logistics particularly clear. In any case, it is crucial that the fire brigade and rescue services do their best in an emergency to save lives and avoid major property damage.

Given the impressive resilience under pressure demonstrated by the fire department in Cham today, the citizens of their city can rest assured that their safety is in the best of hands. The incident at the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum will be remembered by all of us – as an example of effective firefighting and quick help in an emergency.

We will continue to keep you updated about the extent of the damage and the results of the investigation into current incidents. The commitment of our emergency services makes it clear: In an emergency, it means sticking together and acting quickly.

For more information on the fire in Cham, visit reporting on idowa as well as on t online.