Major fire in Schönefeld: Fire brigade in action against flaming inferno!

Major fire in Schönefeld: Fire brigade in action against flaming inferno!

On the night of Sunday morning, July 20, 2025, the fire brigade in the municipality of Schönefeld was alerted. A fire broke out in Großziethen at around 3 a.m., causing around 35 bales of straw to burn. However, this was only the first of two missions that day. A short time later there were reports of a fire in a trailer with straw bales on Schönefelder Weg. The fire brigade had to fight the flames in the dark, and extensive lighting of the scene was necessary so that the emergency services could work under the difficult conditions.

In order to bring the situation under control, a drone from the Ragow fire department was even used to better assess the situation. In addition, a stable water supply was established as the extinguishing work initially proved to be challenging. Around 40 firefighters were on duty and a catering unit was called in to support the emergency services. At this point the police should also be mentioned, who were on site with several patrol cars and initiated a search in the local area. Since there have been similar fires in the Großziethen area in recent months, arson is suspected, which is why the police are investigating.

Another fire in the commercial area

Also on Monday evening there was a major fire in the commercial area on Friedhofsweg in Großziethen. A fire broke out in a production hall of a kebab factory that spanned over 1,200 square meters. The exact cause is still unclear. The fire brigade initially had great difficulty entering the hall as it was completely burned. As a result of the heavy smoke, residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but over 20 fire engines and ambulances responded to fight the fire. Support came from all districts of the Schönefeld community as well as a large fire engine from the airport. A total of around 90 emergency services were on site and the fire was extinguished by early morning.

The mayor Rainer Sperling summarized the situation and thanked all helpers for their tireless efforts and the population for their support with drinks and food. He emphasized the important and impressive role of community support in such dramatic times.

Background and statistics

The frequent fires in the area raise questions. According to [FeuerTrutz], statistics on fires in Germany are comprehensive but not consistently documented. They could help to further improve fire protection measures. A mix of local and national statistics demonstrates the importance of closely monitoring and documenting such incidents.

Constantly updating and supplementing relevant data is crucial in order to get to the bottom of the causes of fires and to give priority to the necessary preventive measures. In this context, the reports from [MAZ Online] also emphasize that the fire brigade and police in Schönefeld work closely together to ensure the safety of the community.

The hope remains for the population that such fire incidents will soon be a thing of the past and that safety measures can be further optimized. In the meantime, the people of Schönefeld are showing that they stand together and support each other in times of need.

For further information on the subject of fire protection and current statistics, those interested can visit the [FeuerTrutz] website.