Great fire in Marzahn: Fire brigade fights for flood of flames!

Great fire in Marzahn: Fire brigade fights for flood of flames!

Berlin-Marzahn, Deutschland - in Berlin-Marzahn, on June 2, 2025, there is a major fire on a company premises. Three warehouses, several trucks as well as large amounts of wooden pallets and various storage goods are affected. The fire brigade has mobilized around 150 emergency services to combat the fire that occupies an area of ​​around 3,500 square meters. The column of smoke is largely visible from Berlin and the surrounding area, which indicates the intensity of the fire. There have been laid over two kilometers of hose material for the extinguishing water supply to control the fire and protect neighboring company premises.

The major fire was discovered on Sunday evening when die gas container exploded and explosions became audible. The fire brigade fights against the flames with various fire trucks and the support of the BER airport fire brigade. Burning wooden pallet stacks are pulled apart with wheel loaders to ensure effective combating the fire. The police have cordoned off the area extensively, the Landsberger Allee at Pyramidenring is completely closed, and local public transport is also affected: the M6 ​​tram line does not drive between S Marzahn and Hohenschönhauser Straße.

warnings to residents

The residents of the area were informed about the Warn app Katwarn. This request included clues to keep doors and windows closed and switch off air conditioning systems in order to minimize health risks from the smoke. According to current knowledge, however, no people are in danger.

The exact cause of the fire and the identity of the affected company have so far been unclear, as well as the background of a person arrested by the police. The use of the fire brigade is expected to continue until the early hours of the morning, while the emergency services continue to work to extinguish the fire and prevent further explosions. Security has a top priority in this critical Situation.

statistical background to fires

In the context of the current major fire in Berlin-Marzahn, it is important to point out the importance of regular statistics in fire protection. According to the Feuertrutz Network there is no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany. A better understanding of causes of fire and the number of accidents could lead to more effective measures in fire protection and possibly prevent similar incidents in the future.