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Explosion in Mehring: Seriously injured man and major fire brigade operation!
Explosion in a distillery in Mehring (Trier-Saarburg district) on August 13, 2025. Seriously injured person, extensive fire brigade measures.
Explosion in Mehring: Seriously injured man and major fire brigade operation!
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, there was a dramatic incident at the distillery in Mehring, Rhineland-Palatinate. An explosion detonated there, in which one man suffered serious injuries. The exact background to this fatal explosion is still unclear, but there is no evidence of arson. This reports Southwest24.
The flames quickly spread to the roof of the distillery and had to be fought with a large contingent of over 100 emergency services. According to the fire brigade spokesman, around 120 firefighters were still on duty towards the evening. To extinguish the fire, water was taken from the nearby Moselle, as the fire spread quickly and there was a risk that the flames could spread to an adjacent building. The area around the scene of the fire was cordoned off on a large scale SWR.de reported.
Precautions for residents
The fire department advises residents to keep windows and doors closed and to turn off air conditioning and ventilation due to the heavy smoke. For safety reasons, the nearby federal highway 53 was also closed in both directions. There are currently no other injuries known.
It will take some time to determine the cause of the fire as the situation on site must first be ensured. The fire department and police are working closely together to clarify the exact processes and circumstances of the incident. It remains unclear what caused the explosion in the distillery.
This incident is reminiscent of other explosions in the region, such as a serious explosion at a refinery in Neustadt an der Donau earlier this year, which also required large numbers of emergency services to stabilize the situation. Such events highlight the dangers associated with working in such industries. In this context, it becomes clear once again how important it is for the fire brigade and rescue services to react quickly. More information about similar incidents can be found at Fire department magazine.
The situation in Mehring remains tense and the emergency services will be on site for a longer period of time to completely extinguish the fire and avert possible dangers. The public is called upon to be vigilant and follow the instructions of the authorities.