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Big Bang on Tropical Island: Fire brigade resuscitates holiday paradise!
On August 24th, 2025 there was a fire in the Tropical Island Resort in Dahme-Spreewald. Guests were safely evacuated.
Big Bang on Tropical Island: Fire brigade resuscitates holiday paradise!
On Friday evening, August 24, 2025, an unpleasant incident occurred at the Tropical Island Resort in Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg, Brandenburg. Around 10 p.m., a loud bang triggered the alarm as a transformer inside the theme park burst into flames. [Lomazoma] reports that the incident was described as a “big bang,” which initially caused unrest for some guests.
However, the transformer, which was located in an area not accessible to visitors, quickly proved not to be a serious threat. Although there was smoke, the fire was quickly brought under control thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire brigade. The fire brigade did not require any further intervention and the affected guests only had to wait a short time to return to their rooms.
Evacuation for guests
A total of nine rooms near the source of the fire had to be evacuated as a precaution. The safety precautions that were taken were important to ensure the safety of guests. However, according to a resort spokesman, there was no power outage and the affected visitors were able to return to their accommodation shortly before 11 p.m. [RBB24] informs that some guests alerted the fire department, but the factory fire department quickly got the fire under control.
The theme park incidents bring back memories of the challenges associated with fire safety planning in attractions. Theme parks must ensure that visitor safety is a top priority, particularly in areas where self-rescue in the event of a fire is often impossible. [FeuerTrutz] emphasizes that fire protection measures must not only be effective, but must also not impair the design and experience of the attractions.
In recent years, the discussion about fire safety in theme parks has become more important. Particularly in areas with rides that fixate visitors, almost all self-rescue measures are more difficult. The precise analysis of the risks and suitable protective measures plays a central role in the planning of such facilities.
The next challenge for the Tropical Island Resort will be to learn lessons from this incident and potentially further optimize fire safety measures to ensure a safe environment for all visitors in the future. The incident is an important example of how crucial quick reactions and good planning are in theme parks.