Fire in Roßbach: Millions in damage to metal construction workshop!

Fire in Roßbach: Millions in damage to metal construction workshop!

In the quiet community of Roßbach, in the Rottal-Inn district, a devastating fire in a metal construction workshop caused a stir on Saturday evening. Loud Allgäu newspaper The fire broke out around 8 p.m. and caused an estimated damage of around two million euros. The flames, which initially started on a stack of old wooden pallets, quickly spread to the adjacent building that housed high-value machinery.

As the Bavaria Police reported that the workshop owner's last visit was on the same day between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. At this point, the building was not in any unusual condition, which makes the investigation into the cause of the fire all the more puzzling. Fortunately, no one was in the building during the incident, so no injuries were reported.

Firefighting and investigations

The fire brigade's operation turned out to be challenging: in order to bring the fire under control, parts of the building had to be removed with an excavator, the police report. After extinguishing the embers, the fire department set up a fire watch to ensure that no fire reignites.

The exact circumstances of the fire are still unclear, and the Passau criminal police have launched a comprehensive investigation. Whether this is an accident or another cause remains to be seen. The incident, which is currently considered alarming, is particularly regrettable for the community and the businesses affected.

This fire is not only a catastrophe for the affected companies, but also raises questions about safety and prevention in workshops. Investigators are now examining all clues and clarifying possible causes in order to prevent future incidents.