Damage caused by heating oil tank fire in Gröbenzell: 20,000 euros loss!

Damage caused by heating oil tank fire in Gröbenzell: 20,000 euros loss!

On Saturday, June 22, 2025, a fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building on Eschenrieder Strasse in Gröbenzell at around 2 p.m. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung , the cause was a spark that was created when a fussed and cleaned heating oil tanks. The fire brigades of Gröbenzell and Graßlfing were quickly on site and were able to delete the fire quickly with compressed air foam.

The fast reaction of the fire brigade not only saved the building, but also ensured that the living rooms remained intact. A worker who was used when working on the heating oil tank needed outpatient treatment. The basement of the apartment building was strongly sooty and various cables were tied up. According to the police, the entire property damage amounts to almost 20,000 euros.

oil protection and fire prevention

A similar incident recently occurred in Unna, where an oil leaked in a fire that occurred from two leaks beaten with two leaks. The street and the green areas were considerably contaminated. In the wdr you report an extensive cleaning process that is carried out by a special company and comprises the removal of the contaminated soil. In the event of severe contamination, the lock of the road could continue until the evening.

These events illustrate the importance of legal regulations for heating oil tanks in Germany to ensure environmental and water protection. According to the "Ordinance on Plants for dealing with water -hazardous substances" (AWSV), which has been in effect since 2017, oil tanks must meet certain requirements so that no oil can expire. A single drop of heating oil can contaminate between 500 and 1,000 liters of groundwater. Therefore, underground tanks must be double-walled and have leak-war devices, and developers are obliged to regularly check these tanks, such as the website LPG.

The incidents in Gröbenzell and Unna should sensitize both homeowners and those affected how important the safety of heating oil tanks is. It is advisable to have maintenance and exams carried out regularly in order to minimize the risk of fires or oil exits. Especially in times of increasing environmental awareness, correct handling of heating oil is not only legally, but also morally in demand.