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Urgent fire brigade operation after fire in the World Trade Center Dresden!
In Dresden, a fire broke out in the World Trade Center on September 18, 2025, which led to the evacuation of the upper floors. Firefighters fight the flames.
Urgent fire brigade operation after fire in the World Trade Center Dresden!
On Thursday morning, September 18, 2025, there was a fire on the roof of the World Trade Center in Dresden, which mobilized large emergency services. The fire department received the alarm at 9:34 a.m. and arrived at the scene with around 50 firefighters. They not only had to contend with the flames, which spread quickly, but also with the challenge of transporting the necessary equipment to a height of around 70 meters. The fire was caused when parts of the roof insulation caught fire during ongoing construction work, although the exact cause remains unclear. MDR reported that the upper floors of the building had to be evacuated as a precaution.
Operations managers and the fire department speak of major challenges. In order to locate the source of the fire, parts of the roof membrane had to be removed. The flames had spread quickly, so immediate control was essential. In the search for the source of the fire, the extinguishing work was both time-consuming and intensive. Fortunately, one firefighter only sustained minor injuries and received medical attention on site. There were no other injuries, which is a small ray of hope in this tense situation.
Traffic disruptions
Ammonstrasse in the Wilsdruffer suburb was completely closed in the direction of Marienbrücke due to the extinguishing work. This measure is causing significant disruption in the often busy area and residents and passers-by are asked to use alternative routes. The fire brigade provides information about the progress of the operational measures via the short message service Threads, which ensures timely and transparent communication with the citizens.
Background information on fires
Fires also represent a serious source of danger in Germany. Against the background of these events, it is important to know that there are no uniform fire statistics for Germany, even though there is numerous data on fires, causes of fires and associated injuries and deaths. Loud FeuerTrutz Comprehensive collection of such data could help improve fire protection. Time and again, construction work in particular proves to be a risk that can quickly lead to problems when dealing with combustible materials and inadequate safety precautions.