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Fire alarm in Karstädt: Mill severely damaged by fire!
On June 23, 2025, a fire destroyed the Avena grain mill in Karstädt, while the fire department with 100 firefighters struggled to fight the flames.
Fire alarm in Karstädt: Mill severely damaged by fire!
In the early morning hours of June 23, 2025, a devastating fire affected the Avena grain mill in Karstädt. At 4:30 a.m. the fire alarm system triggered an alarm and the Karstadt fire department knew immediately that quick action was required. The flames spread quickly, prompting the fire department to call additional fire departments for support. A total of around 100 firefighters were on duty, including several large turntable ladder vehicles. Thanks to their commitment, the fire was prevented from spreading to the production hall as well as adjacent factories and the railway site, which meant that rail traffic remained undisturbed. Nordkurier reports that ...
The situation was tense, but fortunately there were no injuries. Managing director Frank Polsterke noted that five of the 50 employees were able to leave the building on time. One firefighter was treated for circulatory problems, which is not uncommon in such challenging conditions. However, the extinguishing work was difficult: strong gusts of wind made fighting the fire even more difficult, while drone commandos from the Perleberg fire department provided valuable support from the air.
Cause of fire and possible connections
Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading further, but the damage to the mill is significant. The false ceiling and the ceiling of the mill hall have collapsed and it is not possible to resume production for the time being. Initial assumptions about the cause of the fire point to a possible ignition of an oat husk press or a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. The police have already started investigations at the site to clarify the exact cause of the fire. The situation also raises interesting questions: According to [IFS](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenstatistics/ursachenstatistics-brandschaeden-2024/), fires in production facilities are often due to technical defects or environmental influences. Are there lessons that can be learned from this incident?
The incident is also reminiscent of similar events: just a few days ago there was an extensive fire brigade operation in a similar mill in Essen, where a fire was reported due to smoke in a high-altitude part of the plant. In this case, over 50 emergency services were deployed, and the fire brigade was able to prevent something worse without causing any injuries. Press portal provides information about what is happening in Essen.
The news of the fire not only affected the mill community in Karstädt, but also shed light on the importance of fire protection measures and quick reactions by emergency services. It remains to be seen how quickly the mill will become operational again and what measures will be taken in the future to avoid such incidents.