Fire in Rosenheim: Containers on a recycling island burst into flames!
On June 18, 2025, containers burned at a recycling island in Rosenheim. The fire department and police are investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire in Rosenheim: Containers on a recycling island burst into flames!
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, around 5:45 p.m., there was a fire at a recycling island on the “In der Schmucken” street in Rosenheim. Loud rosenheim24.de The emergency services received several emergency calls, whereupon the Rosenheim fire department was immediately alerted. The situation was confirmed on site: three containers were on fire and the emergency services had to act quickly to prevent major damage.
The fire department responded promptly and was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The estimated material damage amounts to around 8,000 euros. The police are currently investigating property damage caused by arson in order to clarify the exact cause of the fire. There is currently no further information on this.
Rosenheim is struggling with fires
This incident comes at a time when Rosenheim and the surrounding area are under fire surveillance. It was not until August 11, 2023 that emergency services reported a fire in a hall at the recycling center on the Innlände. Around 120 firefighters from Rosenheim, Happing and Schlossberg were on duty here, supported by emergency services and the police ovb-online.de reported. Residents were warned about harmful smoke when the fire broke out in the warehouse and the extinguishing operation lasted until the evening.
The fire department also had to put in a lot of effort to extinguish a pile of bulky waste that was the source of the fire. Although the investigation ruled out any suspicion of foul play, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Such incidents raise questions about how fire protection and prevention should develop in the region.
Statistical insights into fire events
The importance of fire protection statistics should not be underestimated. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection There are currently no uniform fire statistics in Germany. Since 2010, however, a statistics pool has been set up that collects data from over 5,000 fire brigade operations. This data is important not only for analyzing the causes of fires, but also for developing efficient fire protection measures.
In summary, the current fire events in Rosenheim underline the need for preventive measures and better awareness of fire safety. The situation remains tense and it is hoped that the investigations and the data collected can create a safer environment in the future.