Major fire in the supermarket: Fire department saves Mainz from the flames!

Major fire in the supermarket: Fire department saves Mainz from the flames!

There was a remarkable fire brigade operation in Mainz-Bretzenheim on the evening of September 9, 2025. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., the fire department was alerted after residents noticed heavy smoke coming from the roof of a supermarket in the southern ring. This was reported by the daily news.

The Mainz fire department reacted quickly and deployed a large contingent. When the first emergency services arrived, heavy smoke was already visible. Access to the building was immediately gained and an internal attack was prepared using respiratory protection, which the emergency services team was able to implement quickly. Thanks to the quick action, the fire inside the local supplier was quickly extinguished.

Control of the environment

The presence of around 50 firefighters, including members of the Bretzenheim Volunteer Fire Department, ensured that the adjacent shops were checked and ventilated to avoid the spread of smoke. According to the News There were no injuries during the operation as no one was in the building at the time of the fire. An ASB deployment RTW was provided to protect the emergency services. The main stations of the professional fire brigade were orphaned during the operation and were manned by the Marienborn and Mainz-Stadt volunteer fire brigades.

The Südringstrasse was completely closed while the fire was being extinguished, which led to significant disruptions to bus traffic. The fire department's operation finally ended around 2:45 a.m. that night. Despite the intensive use, the exact extent of the damage remained unknown. The police have started an investigation into the cause of the fire.

A look at the fire statistics

A current report from the CFS CTIF from 2024 offers the opportunity to take a global look at developments in the area of ​​fire extinguishing operations. According to the report, which collected data on fire brigade operations in 57 countries, such operations continue to be of great importance, including for our local fire brigade in Mainz. The analysis includes, among other things, statistical surveys on fires and their causes. This shows how important it is to detect and fight fires quickly to avoid damage and injuries. Further information on these global fire service trends can be found in CTIF report be read.

Overall, the fire in Mainz-Bretzenheim shows how important the fire department's quick response is and how they avert dangers with professional efforts. A big thank you goes to all the firefighters who gave their all during the night.