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Huge fire at the Ante sawmill: Over 300 firefighters on duty!
Major fire at the Ante sawmill in Somplar on June 23, 2025: Over 300 firefighters are fighting the fire, the cause has been determined.
Huge fire at the Ante sawmill: Over 300 firefighters on duty!
A serious fire hit the Ante sawmill in Somplar on June 23, 2025. According to reports from HNA The fire broke out in the log yard around 3 p.m. and quickly spread to the stored wood in the external warehouse. More than 300 firefighters from the area battled the flames until Tuesday.
The massive fire development required extensive deployment, with the first emergency services from Somplar and Bromskirchen immediately requesting reinforcements. The warning level has been increased to “F3” (major fire). Loud 112 magazine Not only local fire departments were involved in the operation, but also forces from the entire region, including Frankenberg, Hallenberg and Battenberg.
Effective firefighting
Particularly noteworthy was the use of a fire brigade drone, which was used for targeted firefighting and to assess the spread of the fire. A Federal Police helicopter also provided support, dropping water from the Silbersee near Bromskirchen over the fire. Thanks to the coordinated measures, the fire was prevented from spreading to neighboring buildings. Nevertheless, numerous roads between Frankenberg, Somplar and Bromskirchen were closed due to the operation.
The sawmill spokesman expressly thanked the firefighters and rescue workers for their tireless work. He emphasized in a statement: “Without the good cooperation, our plant might no longer exist.” The criminal police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the fire and are assuming a technical defect. There is no evidence of negligent or intentional behavior. Details on the alleged amount of damage have not yet been disclosed.
Fire statistics in context
Given recent events, it is noteworthy that fires in industrial areas are an increasing challenge, according to the CFS CTIF report, which analyzes global fire statistics. In 2022, numerous operations were documented that demanded a lot from the firefighters. The report, which includes data from 55 countries, is a valuable resource for understanding fire safety challenges and trends CTIF.
In this case, the fire department has once again shown how important its role in the community is. With a good knack for quick intervention, something worse could be prevented, and the region can rely on the tireless work of its helpers.