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Fire drama in Elmshorn: Fire in Kölln Flacken requires hours of effort!
On August 14, 2025, a fire broke out in the Kölln Flacken production facility in Elmshorn. Over 80 firefighters battled the flames.
Fire drama in Elmshorn: Fire in Kölln Flacken requires hours of effort!
In Elmshorn, in the heart of Schleswig-Holstein, there was a serious fire in the production facility of the well-known Kölln Flacken company late on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025. At around 11:30 p.m., employees noticed open flames during their shift, which promptly alerted the fire department. The situation proved challenging; The complex and multi-story facility did not make extinguishing work easy. According to [NDR].
The fire brigade quickly became active and recognized the urgency of the situation. Initial measures included locating the fire within the production facility. Operations manager Detlef Hartwich and his team worked concentratedly on preventing the fire from spreading and searching various parts of the facility. The actual firefighting could only begin at around 1:00 a.m. after the emergency services had switched off the endangered parts of the system. Over 80 firefighters, including staff from the Klein Nordende and Pinneberg fire stations, were involved in the extinguishing work, all wearing breathing apparatus to protect themselves from the heavy smoke. The THW provided support with a telescopic loader, which helped to transport the fire material out of the building.
Injured but not defeated
Fortunately, most of those involved were uninjured. However, one firefighter suffered circulatory problems due to the extreme conditions, but was still able to remain on duty. There were no other injuries among the company's employees, which made the situation serious but not tragic. The operations team showed good skills and overcame the challenges with professionalism and commitment.
The effects of the fire are still significant: around ten tons of oat flakes have to be disposed of due to smoke damage. There is currently no information about the extent of the damage or the exact cause of the fire. These details are important, not only for those responsible for Kölln Flacken, but also for the industry in general, as such incidents often raise deeper questions about fire safety.
Fire protection statistics at a glance
A look at the nationwide fire protection statistics shows that such incidents in food processing are not the rule, but they are not unusual either. According to FeuerTrutz there are no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics for Germany. Nevertheless, precise data is crucial to improve prevention and safety standards. Regularly updating these statistics is an important task to prevent future incidents.
The cause of the Elmshorn fire remains under investigation and we will keep our readers updated as new information becomes available. Meanwhile, it is another example of how important fire protection and the rapid intervention of the fire brigade are in critical situations.