Major fire in Barth: 250,000 euros in damage and dramatic rescue operation!

Major fire in Barth: 250,000 euros in damage and dramatic rescue operation!

The Barth fire department was called to a major fire in a commercial area yesterday, July 17, 2025, which broke out around 3:40 p.m. An attentive witness informed the operations control center of the Neubrandenburg police headquarters about the conspicuous fire that was raging in a warehouse of a waste disposal company. The alarm led to the dispatch of a total of 53 firefighters who came from Barth, Pruchten, Zingst, Küstrow and Fuhlendorf. After intensive extinguishing work that lasted until after midnight, the fire was finally under control.

High property damage and warnings to residents

The devastating consequences of the inferno quickly became apparent. The material damage is estimated at around 250,000 euros. In addition, the heavy smoke generated worrying warnings to residents, who were asked to keep windows and doors closed. At the scene of the fire itself, which has now been confiscated, the criminal police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the fire. These will be supported on July 18, 2025 by a fire cause investigator who will examine exactly what caused the fire. This was a tough operation for the fire department that required a lot of commitment to prevent major damage.

Fire in a warehouse in Utzedel in the Mecklenburg Lake District

Similar scenarios also took place elsewhere. On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday there was a fire in a warehouse in Utzedel, near Demmin in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Damage of around 75,000 euros was reported there. Five vehicles, including three vans, suffered serious damage in the fire. Fortunately, the hall itself remained largely undamaged. It took firefighters almost three hours to extinguish the fire, while a fire investigator was due to check on Wednesday morning whether the fire may have started in one of the vehicles. Such incidents raise questions, particularly with regard to the safety of storage facilities and protection against the risk of fire.

Fire safety statistics and their meaning

In light of recent incidents, it is important to turn to fire damage statistics. Loud IFS The investigations show that in many cases technical defects or improper handling of flammable materials are the main causes of fires. These findings can help prevent future fires and increase safety standards in companies. The recent events in Barth and Utzedel should make us all think and emphasize the importance of preventive measures in fire protection.

It remains to be hoped for the citizens of the region that such fires remain the exception and that safety precautions in the affected companies are strengthened in order to better prevent such dangers in the future.