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Warehouse fire in Ingolstadt: Fire brigade fights against clouds of black smoke
In April 2025, a warehouse fire broke out in Ingolstadt. Firefighters successfully battled the flames while one person was rescued.
Warehouse fire in Ingolstadt: Fire brigade fights against clouds of black smoke
On April 1, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m. in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, there was a noticeable warehouse fire on Kälber Schüttstrasse. The integrated control center received several calls informing about the fire, which resulted in immediate measures to alert the inspection service and the fire brigade of the professional fire brigade. In addition, the volunteer fire departments from Rothenturm, Ringsee, Unsernherrn, Stadtmitte and Etting were also integrated into the emergency services.
The fire department that arrived first immediately identified a column of black smoke rising. This led to an initial fire-fighting attack from outside, while the extinguishing efforts were intensified with the arrival of the fire engine and other volunteer fire departments. In addition to the extinguishing attack from the outside, a targeted operation from the inside via several hall entrances was also necessary.
Emergency services and difficulties
Despite the fire brigade's quick response, extinguishing work was made considerably more difficult by the massive spread of smoke and the size of the building. Amid the dangerous conditions, emergency services managed to find a person in a smoke-free part of the building, who was immediately handed over to emergency services. To effectively remove smoke from the building, two large fans from the Audi factory fire department were activated.
Fire protection statistics and prevention measures
As a result of the operation, the importance of efficient fire protection measures is again pointed out. The vfdb has compiled in publications how important it is to evaluate statistics in fire protection in order to minimize future fire risks. Studies and annual reports show that the effectiveness of operations can be improved through preventative measures and regular training for fire departments.
The current situation in Ingolstadt is further evidence of the need for both professional and volunteer fire departments to be well prepared and equipped. This is not only relevant for operations, but also for the investigation and prevention of fires in the future.