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Huge fire in Türkheim: 100 tons of garbage in flames, 150,000 euros in damage!
Fire in the warehouse in Türkheim, Unterallgäu: 100 tons of garbage in flames, 116 firefighters on duty, damage of 150,000 euros.
Huge fire in Türkheim: 100 tons of garbage in flames, 150,000 euros in damage!
On the morning of June 20, 2025, a major fire set a waste disposal company's warehouse on fire in Türkheim, in the Unterallgäu district. Around 100 tons of mixed waste were heated up in flames, resulting in an estimated property damage of around 150,000 euros, according to the report South German newspaper reported.
The fire brigade was on site with a large contingent and used all available forces to extinguish the flames. A total of 116 volunteers from volunteer fire departments from Türkheim and the surrounding communities were on duty. Thanks to their quick reaction, something worse was prevented and, thank God, there were no injuries to complain about Mercury added.
The cause of the fire is still unclear
While the extinguishing work lasted until midday and a visible column of smoke led to warnings to residents, the Memmingen criminal police are withholding information about the cause of the fire. Initial investigations by the Bad Wörishofen police station indicate that no foul play is currently assumed.
The damage to the roof of the warehouse and to the windows can be clearly seen. The waste that caught fire is no longer usable and must now be disposed of. This opens up a new discussion about fire protection in such companies. Loud FeuerTrutz There are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany, although regular updates and monitoring of fire protection measures are urgently needed to improve them.
Overall, this event is an impressive example of how quickly a fire can break out and the serious consequences it has. Life-saving measures and comprehensive fire protection concepts should therefore always be a priority, not only in remote or commercial areas, but also in private households.