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Major operation in Cham: Fire quickly extinguished in the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum!
Large-scale operation by the fire department in Cham: Fire in the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum due to welding work, rapid evacuation and extinguishing.
Major operation in Cham: Fire quickly extinguished in the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum!
There was a spectacular large-scale operation by the fire department in the Cham-Michelsdorf industrial area on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025. The alarm was triggered by the emergency services at 9:30 a.m. with the message “B4” after welding work in the exhibition building of the Gebhardt Holz-Zentrum led to a fire in the roof structure. That's what she reports too Central Bavarian about the quick reactions of the rescue workers.
As it turned out, all employees were able to evacuate safely, which fortunately resulted in no injuries. The efficiency with which the fire brigade extinguished the fire is particularly commendable; The first employees were allowed to return to unaffected parts of the building as early as 10:30 a.m. A total of 16 fire departments with around 150 emergency services were deployed, who responded quickly and professionally and carried out the necessary smoke extraction measures with compressed fans.
Causes and safety measures
The cause of the fire, as determined by the Cham police station and the fire investigators from the Regensburg police, was the welding work carried out. Fires caused by such activities can have massive consequences. This also shows the importance of preventative measures. According to information from BGRCI Fire prevention measures are essential during hot and fire work. A welding permit and the removal of flammable materials from the danger zone should always be observed.
In addition, safety precautions such as having fire extinguishing agents - such as powder extinguishers - available during work are of the utmost importance. Not only must the fire protection measures be carefully documented during the extensive work, a risk assessment should also be carried out in advance to guarantee a safe working environment.
Conclusion and outlook
The incident once again shows how important it is to be aware of fire hazards and to take preventive fire protection measures. Like the DGUV in theirs Information 205-001 explains, structural and organizational measures as well as the correct behavior in the event of a fire are crucial. In the worst case, fires not only pose a threat to life and health, but can also lead to significant economic loss. With this in mind, fire safety education should never be neglected.