Major fire in Suderburg: 700,000 euros in damage after roof work!

Major fire in Suderburg: 700,000 euros in damage after roof work!

On September 15, 2025, there was a devastating major fire in an industrial hall near the train station in Suderburg, in the Uelzen district. At 3:45 p.m. the alarm about a roof fire was raised. The fire brigade was quickly on the scene, but was unable to prevent the flames from spreading, which spread to wooden boxes in the warehouse and the surrounding area. The operation required 338 emergency services from the fire department, the Technical Relief Agency, the German Red Cross and the police, who fought to get the fire under control with drones and excavators, which were used to combat embers.

During the extinguishing work, an excavator required extraordinary intervention to open the collapsed outer walls of the hall and fight the flames. Two roofers had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries due to smoke. The fire department warned residents about the column of smoke and advised them to keep windows and doors closed. These warnings were also distributed via the NINA app to alert the population.

Cause of fire and precautionary measures

The cause of the fire is attributed to welding work on the roof that was carried out in advance of the tragedy. It was found that welding work in particular can pose a significant fire risk. Uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances and the creation of sparks often come into contact with combustible material, which became bitterly clear to the fire department in this case. In practice, special safety measures should therefore be taken for such activities.

The {weka.de} emphasizes that fire hazards arise not only from combustible materials, but also from inadequate precautionary measures. For example, welding sparks can fall through openings in the floor or ignite nearby material. In order to minimize the risks, all trades involved should plan their activities precisely and handle hazardous substances as best as possible. Failure to extract vapors and gases in the area where they arise is the main cause of explosions.

Financial consequences and damage

The devastating consequences of the fire cannot be denied. The estimated damage is around 700,000 euros. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire brigade, an even greater catastrophe was prevented as the fire was stopped from spreading to neighboring buildings in a timely manner. However, the industrial hall will remain out of operation until further notice and investigations into the exact cause of the fire are continuing.

These events remind us of the sometimes dramatic risks of fire safety precautions in work such as welding. Therefore, preventive measures are urgently required. Thus, careful planning in the construction site organization and compliance with safety guidelines as in the instructions of the {BGRCI} emphasizes that any fire safety precautions such as the provision of fire extinguishing agents and the implementation of fire watches are of crucial importance in order to prevent such tragic incidents.