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Major fire in Billbrook: Huge cloud of smoke causes excitement in Hamburg
Major fire in Hamburg-Billbrook: a waste company's warehouse is on fire, the fire brigade is on duty, no people are in danger.
Major fire in Billbrook: Huge cloud of smoke causes excitement in Hamburg
On Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025, a major fire broke out in a waste company warehouse in Hamburg-Billbrook, more precisely on Werner-Siemens-Straße. Loud NDR This happened around 8:20 p.m. A large number of firefighters were called in to contain the fire. However, firefighters' visibility was significantly reduced by a large cloud of smoke that was visible for miles.
The cause of the fire is still unclear. According to reports, the fire spread quickly and threatened a number of nearby buildings, but no lives were apparently in danger, as the “Abendblatt” reports. The fire department warned the population about the heavy smoke and issued recommendations to avoid the affected area, close windows and doors and turn off the air conditioning.
Smoke development and extinguishing work
The fire department, which was initially unavailable, quickly began extinguishing the fire. The high temperatures made operations difficult and it took around 1.5 hours until the fire was largely under control. The cloud of smoke moved towards Rothenburgsort and caused additional concern among residents.
In the midst of these dramatic events, warnings were also published via the warning apps Nina and Katwarn to ensure that the population remains informed and takes appropriate precautionary measures. The city administration appealed to all residents to remain calm and follow the instructions of the fire department and security forces.
Statistical insights into fire danger
While the investigation into the cause of the fire in Hamburg continues, the risk of fires remains a key issue for the fire department and the city administration. The fact that no people were harmed is a ray of hope amidst the challenges that such a major event brings with it.