Major fire in Wels: exhibition hall is on fire – arson suspected!

Major fire in Wels: exhibition hall is on fire – arson suspected!

On June 22, 2025, there was a fire in a demolished exhibition hall in Wels-Lichtenegg. The fire department was alerted late on Sunday evening after heavy smoke was noticed in the western part of the hall. Emergency services quickly went to the affected area and began extinguishing the fire, supported by additional emergency services from a company fire department. In order to fight the fire effectively, a tractor was brought to the scene to bring round bales outside and extinguish them there. The damage is estimated to be manageable as the hall will soon be demolished. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with arson considered likely. This reported Fireworld.

This incident was not the only fire in Wels recently. On January 28, 2025, a fire in an apartment building caused a stir. Here, a fire in the basement of the house that was initially reported as a small fire quickly turned into a major operation. The flames spread from the contents, a burning couch, into the stairwell, which was then heavily smoked. As a result of this situation, residents were temporarily confined to their apartments until firefighters could locate and fight the fire. Nine people had to be treated by the emergency services, with two people being taken to the Wels Clinic with suspected smoke poisoning. Here too, an evacuation was necessary and the power supply was temporarily restored, while the B1 Wiener Straße had to be closed in both directions for around one and a half hours. This comes from a report by My district out.

Fire causes and statistics

The frequency of fires, both in Wels and other regions, raises questions about the cause of fires. Loud FeuerTrutz There are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany that would enable a precise analysis of the causes of fires and their dangers. However, regular updates and compilation of statistics could help improve fire safety. International data and statistics from different countries reflect similar challenges. Improved prevention could mean that incidents similar to those in Wels can be avoided in the future.