Technical defect triggers fire in Biberach - seven injured!

Technical defect triggers fire in Biberach - seven injured!

In the night of June 3, 2025, a fire broke out in a company for aluminum processing in Biberach, Baden-Württemberg, a fire that led to a fire brigade and injuries to the employees. According to ZVW.de fell in full, while several workers were still present in the production hall. The seven slightly injured employees were cared for on site by rescue workers, a hospital stay was not necessary.

The Biberach fire brigade received a fire message at 1:10 a.m. and was on site with 17 emergency services and five vehicles. When the emergency services arrived, most workers had already left the hall. Nevertheless, thick smoke came out of the building, which made the situation even more difficult. The brand was identified as a smeared ventilation system, whereby the fire brigade quickly intervened and deleted the fire.

cause and damage

The investigation into the cause of the fire, which the police started, suggest that a technical defect was the reason for the outbreak of the fire, which is in line with the most common causes of fire that the ifs recorded in its statistics. More than half of all fires in and on buildings are due to electricity and human misconduct. In this case, a defect in the machine seems to have been the trigger.

The property damage is estimated at several hundred thousand euros. In view of the risks that have technical defects, preventive measures are particularly important. For example, the IFS warns that defective electrical devices, such as cooling devices, are often not recognizable in advance and should be replaced in good time in the event of technical problems.

exemplary behavior of the employees

Some employees tried to extinguish the fire themselves, which shows that they quickly acted in a critical situation. Nevertheless, it is advisable to take advantage of professional help in the event of a fire instead of risking the risk yourself. The fire brigade ventilated the hall after extinguishing the fire, so that the workers could safely return, which again emphasizes the quick reaction of the emergency services.

Overall, the use was without serious injuries, but the incident remains an urgent reference to the dangers of technical defects in industrial plants and the need for safety precautions.