Huge fire in Türkheim: 100 tons of garbage in flames, 150,000 euros in damage!

Huge fire in Türkheim: 100 tons of garbage in flames, 150,000 euros in damage!

Fire and flames in a warehouse in the Unterallgäu district! On Saturday, June 20, 2025, there was a major fire in Türkheim that set around 100 tons of mixed waste ablaze. How stern.de Reportedly, 116 firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the estimated damage is around 150,000 euros.

The flames quickly spread to the roof and the photovoltaic system of the warehouse. The waste that was stored in the warehouse is no longer considered usable. The investigation into the cause of the fire was started by the Memmingen criminal police; So far no foul play is assumed. In this case, a burning accumulation of material was not ruled out as a trigger.

Parallel to other fires in the region

On a similar evening, around 9:40 p.m., there was a fire report in Oberstdorf about a warehouse next to the hydroelectric power station. Here too, the fire brigade was quickly on the scene as the entire building was already fully engulfed in flames. Loud polizei.bayern.de 100 emergency services were on site and were able to prevent the fire from burning down completely and preventing it from spreading to neighboring buildings. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Here too, the extent of the damage is still unknown, but it is estimated that the costs could be in the low six-figure range.

The warehouse in Oberstdorf serves the community to store equipment and work materials. The cause of the fire currently remains unclear, but the investigation is being continued by the Kempten Criminal Police Inspectorate.

Causes of fire and prevention

In view of the increasing number of fire cases like this, the question arises: What are the most common causes of fires in warehouses? According to statistics based on ifs-ev.org published, faulty electrical systems, improper handling of hazardous materials and human error are common reasons. Prevention measures are therefore essential! Those who have a good knack for investing in safety precautions may be able to prevent such disasters.

Overall, it is to be hoped that the investigation will quickly provide clarity and that measures will be taken to avoid such incidents in the future. After all, safety is the top priority!