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Fire inferno in the Fulda Technology Park: 200,000 euros in damage!
Fire in the Fulda-West Technology Park on June 29, 2025: 200,000 euros in damage, no injuries, cause unknown.
Fire inferno in the Fulda Technology Park: 200,000 euros in damage!
On Saturday afternoon, a devastating fire broke out in the Fulda-West Technology Park, causing property damage amounting to around 200,000 euros. Loud hessenschau The affected building, where the fire started in the workshop, was already fully ablaze when the fire brigade arrived. The flames quickly spread into the roof structure, whose photovoltaic system was also affected.
The fire department was alerted around 4:30 p.m. and was able to bring the fire under control, but extinguishing work continued for a while. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the emergency services had to warn residents to close windows and doors and turn off ventilation and air conditioning to avoid the harmful fumes. It was also advised to avoid the affected area and to keep access routes clear daily news reported.
Cause of fire in focus
The exact cause of the fire is still unclear, making the situation particularly worrying. An investigation could point to various factors. Like data from solarenergie.de show, electrical defects, incorrect installations and material defects are common causes of fires in photovoltaic systems. For example, electrical defects account for 50% of fires in PV systems, while improper installations and material defects account for another 30% and 15%.
A well-known example of the dangers of improper installation is a 2019 incident in which a loose DC connector on a rooftop system led to a fire. Such cases highlight the need to regularly check installations and pay attention to safety. The affected building in the technology park was probably not the first fire to be linked to PV systems. Awareness of these risks could help prevent similar incidents in the future.
The interim alarm on Hasenmattstrasse has raised local security awareness and reminds us all of the importance of preventive measures. Although there were no casualties in Fulda-Besges, an investigation into the incident could potentially uncover potential dangers next time.