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Major fire in Quickborn: Fire brigade fights flames in commercial area
In Quickborn, on June 21, 2025, a major fire in an industrial area resulted in injuries and a large fire department deployment.
Major fire in Quickborn: Fire brigade fights flames in commercial area
In Quickborn, a town in the Pinneberg district, a major fire broke out in an industrial area this morning. Around 150 firefighters are currently on duty to fight the flames. The fire, which was reported at 9:10 a.m. on Max-Weber-Straße, has engulfed an industrial building that is approximately 500 square meters in size. The extinguishing work is difficult because the building is partially in danger of collapsing, which means that the fire brigade can only extinguish the fire from the outside. Despite intensive efforts, the fire is not yet under control NDR reported.
During the fire, two people were able to escape independently; A third person was rescued by emergency services and is suffering from minor smoke inhalation. She was immediately taken to the hospital. The summer temperatures make the work of the emergency services even more difficult, and there is currently no indication that the situation can be brought under control quickly Day24 highlights.
Firefighting challenges
The fire brigade responded with a large contingent of around 150 people who fought the fire from the outside with four turntable ladders. Fire spokesman Thorsten Hintz explained that the fire was being fought from all directions to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring apartments. However, the firefighting work inside the building was stopped due to the risk of collapse.
The emergency services include not only firefighters, but also medical staff who look after the injured people. The cause of the fire is not yet known, which further complicates the situation.
A look at the fire service statistics
This major fire in Quickborn is in the context of an increasing number of fire incidents every year. According to a comprehensive report on fire statistics published by CFS CTIF, analysis of fires around the world shows that such operations represent a huge challenge for fire services. The statistics show not only the number of fires reported, but also the impact on lives and the safety of responders in 55 countries, underscoring the importance of a well-trained fire department, according to the report CTIF.
The entire population in Quickborn can rely on the capable emergency services who, despite the adverse circumstances, are doing their best to ensure safety as quickly as possible. Citizens are well advised to be vigilant and, if in doubt, to always call the fire department.