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Industrial fire in Massenbachhausen: 600,000 euros in damage and no injuries!
Fire in Massenbachhausen: 600,000 euros worth of damage to aluminum processing machine. No injuries, cause unclear.
Industrial fire in Massenbachhausen: 600,000 euros in damage and no injuries!
On the night of Friday, May 22, 2025, a significant fire occurred in an industrial hall in Massenbachhausen, in the Heilbronn district. As [ZVW](https://www.zvw.de/baden-w%C3%BCrttemberg/brand-in-industriehalle-600-000-euro- Schaden_arid-958579) reports, the estimated damage is around 600,000 euros. At the time of the incident, a machine that processes liquid aluminum was in operation. However, it remains unclear whether the aluminum ignited during the fire.
The fire brigade was quickly on site to fight the fire. According to [Tagesschau](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/badenwuerttemberg/swr-brand-in-massenbachhausen-600-000-euro- Schaden-nach-feuer-in-industriehalle-100.html), heavy smoke was produced during the firefighting, which was also noticeable in the surrounding area. The flames spread to the roof and required some covering. Extinguishing the embers in the insulation posed an additional challenge. The subsequent extinguishing work lasted until the early hours of the morning. At around 2:20 a.m. another vehicle was requested to support the fire department with fresh breathing apparatus.
Uninjured employees
Three employees were in the hall during the fire, but were rescued uninjured. The police investigated the operation and the situation on site and, according to a police spokeswoman, criminal behavior can be ruled out. However, the exact cause of the fire remains unclear and a search result is expected.
The fire department employees were supported in their operation by the Heilbronn professional fire department and the fire departments from Bad Rappenau and Lauffen. These measures are particularly important because fires in industrial plants can not only cause significant damage to property, but also pose a danger to humanity. Improving fire protection in Germany therefore remains a central issue. While comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are currently lacking, precise data could help prevent future incidents, according to FeuerTrutz.
Given the frequent fire incidents, it is essential to focus on safety measures in industrial buildings. Statistics on fires, causes of fires and associated health risks are needed to develop effective preventive strategies.