Warehouse in Buchbach burns: damage of up to 2 million euros!

Warehouse in Buchbach burns: damage of up to 2 million euros!

On Tuesday evening, September 24th, there was a devastating fire in a warehouse in Buchbach, Mühldorf am Inn district. The fire brigade operation began after witnesses spotted smoke and immediately called 911. When the fire brigade arrived, the entire roof structure was already in flames. After intensive extinguishing work that lasted until the next morning, the fire was largely brought under control. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the economic damage is estimated at between 1.5 and 2 million euros. The warehouse was used commercially and housed numerous agricultural machines, which now represent a major loss. The building is now considered to be in danger of collapsing and the fire investigators from the police have started their work to clarify the cause of the fire, which is still unclear. Our colleagues report more about this Mercury.

A survey on the subject shows that more and more buildings have been significantly damaged by fires in recent years. The Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research (IFS) states that the main causes of fires are often electricity and human error. The IFS statistics for 2022 show that electricity accounts for 28 percent of all fire causes, followed by 25 percent human error and 22 percent “other or unknown”. These numbers make it clear that prevention should come first in order to prevent tragic incidents like the one in Buchbach. Further details on fire cause statistics can be found on the website TÜV Süd.

The case from Buchbach clearly shows how quickly a fire can spread. In such incidents, quick action is required, and it can be assumed that the local fire department was also able to avert possible devastation thanks to its quick reaction. The fires that have occurred in recent years make it clear that it is important for both the safety of buildings and economic interests to take fire safety precautions.

What's going on in the region? The affected warehouse has affected many farmers and entrepreneurs in the area, who now have to discuss the upcoming measures. The loss of farm equipment means good business for magazines and online platforms in the area. We hope that the situation will calm down soon and that future fires can be better prevented.

Further developments on this topic will remain exciting and we will prepare all the important information for our readers. For more impressions and photos of the fire in Buchbach, take a look at the website Innsalzach24.