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Plumes of smoke over Raunheim: major fire in the DPD parcel center!
Fire in the DPD parcel center in Raunheim, Groß-Gerau: More than 100 firefighters on duty. Cause unclear, no injuries reported.
Plumes of smoke over Raunheim: major fire in the DPD parcel center!
On Monday afternoon, October 27, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in the DPD parcel center in Raunheim, in the Groß-Gerau district. The fire brigade was alerted at 3:04 p.m. when flames flared up in the false floor of the warehouse, which was full of conveyor belts and packages. The quick reactions prevented major damage because the building could be evacuated quickly and fortunately there were no injuries FNP reported.
But the thick smoke posed a serious danger to the surrounding streets, as the authorities' warning app also pointed out: residents were asked to stay away from the smoke. Over 100 emergency services from several fire departments from the neighboring communities of Rüsselsheim and Kelsterbach quickly came to the rescue. Thanks to their determined work, the extinguishing work was completed by the evening, even if the fire brigade was still busy monitoring embers like the one afterwards Hesse show reported.
The cause of the fire remains unclear
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and the criminal police have started an investigation to shed more light on how the fire broke out. The amount of damage caused cannot yet be quantified. It is another alarming incident in the Groß-Gerau district, as five people recently had to flee a house that was no longer inhabitable, which highlights the urgency of security checks in such facilities.
The citizens of Raunheim and the surrounding area are grateful that no injuries were reported despite the dramatic circumstances. It shows once again how important a well-organized fire department and the quick reaction of residents are in order to prevent the worst in emergencies.
We will stay tuned and inform you about further developments in the investigation into the cause of the fire and possible measures to limit the damage. Your safety is important and communities are often challenged to continually review and improve fire safety measures.