Great fire in Schönefeld: Fire brigade in use against Flammeninferno!

Great fire in Schönefeld: Fire brigade in use against Flammeninferno!

On the night of Sunday morning, July 20, 2025, the fire brigade's forces were alerted in the Schönefeld community. Around 3 a.m. a fire broke out in Großziethen, where around 35 straw bales were on fire. However, this was only the first of two missions that day. A short time later there were reports about a fire in a trailer with straw bales in Schönefelder Weg. The fire brigade had to assert itself against the flames in the dark, whereby a comprehensive illumination of the site was necessary so that the emergency services could work under the difficult conditions.

To control the situation, a drone of the Ragow fire brigade was even used to better assess the situation. In addition, a stable water supply was built up because the extinguishing work initially turned out to be challenging. Around 40 firefighters were deployed and a catering unit was alerted to support the emergency services. At this point the police, which was on site with several patrol cars and initiated a nearby area search. Since there have always been similar fires in the area of Großziethen in recent months, there is suspicion of arson, which is why the police are determined.

another fire in the commercial area

Also on Monday evening there was a major fire in the industrial area on the Friedhofsweg in Großziethen. A fire broke out in a production hall of a kebab factory that extended over 1,200 square meters. The exact cause is still unclear. The fire brigade initially had great difficulty entering the hall because it burned in full extent. As a result of the strong smoke development, the residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but over 20 fire and ambulance and ambulances came to fight the fire. Support came from all districts of the Schönefeld municipality and a large fire truck of the airport. A total of around 90 emergency services were on site, and the fire could be deleted until early morning.

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

background and statistics

The frequently recurring fires in the area raise questions. According to [Feuertrutz], statistics on fires in Germany are comprehensive, but not uniformly documented. You could help to further improve the fire protection measures. With a mix of local and national statistics, it is shown how important it is to follow and document such incidents.

The constant updating and supplement of relevant data are crucial to get to the bottom of the causes of fire and to give priority to the necessary prevention measures. In this context, the reports of [MAZ Online] also emphasize that the fire brigade and police work closely together in Schönefeld to ensure the security of the community.

For the population, the hope remains that such fire events will soon be a thing of the past and that the security measures can be further optimized. In the meantime, people in Schönefeld show that they stand together and support each other in times of need.

For more information about fire protection and current statistics, interested parties can visit the website of [Feuertrutz].