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Major fire in Wiesbaden: garbage dump in flames – fire brigade on duty
A fire broke out at a landfill in Wiesbaden. 60 firefighters fought against the burning pile of rubbish.
Major fire in Wiesbaden: garbage dump in flames – fire brigade on duty
On the night of June 26, 2025, two large fires burned in Hesse, which caused excitement among both firefighters and the population. The fire at a landfill in Wiesbaden in particular caused significant visibility obstructions and a strong odor nuisance in the area.
The first alarm in Wiesbaden was raised around midnight when a huge pile of rubbish 10 to 15 meters high burst into flames. Around 60 firefighters were quickly on site to get the fire under control. After several hours of intensive efforts, the fire was finally brought under control. Fortunately, people remained injured, although two of the company's employees showed symptoms of mild smoke inhalation. The close arrangement of the garbage made extinguishing work extremely difficult, which is why excavators and wheel loaders were used to remove the pile in layers and extinguish it in a targeted manner. Despite the intense smoke that was visible from a distance, the fire did not spread to surrounding buildings, which the firefighters considered a great success. The public was asked to keep windows and doors closed as the cloud of smoke also caused visibility on the A671. The all-clear was given around 3 a.m.
Fire in Feldatal
The second fire occurred in Feldatal-Schellnhausen, where the responsible emergency services were called around 2 a.m. When the fire brigade arrived, a barn was already fully ablaze and the fire quickly spread to an adjacent, empty half-timbered house. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the estimated total damage is up to 250,000 euros. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Around 150 firefighters took part in this operation with several tank fire engines to fight the flames.
Recent events underline the relevance of fire protection in Germany feuertrutz.de can be read. Statistics on fires and their causes are often missing and it would be desirable to update them regularly to further optimize safety measures.
Overall, the fire brigade's quick reactions and tireless efforts helped prevent anything worse from happening. However, the incidents clearly show how important a well-prepared and operational fire department is for protecting citizens.
Stay informed and keep the window closed if it starts to smoke - good advice in stormy times!