Massive warehouse in Rothenburg in flames – police are looking for witnesses!

Massive warehouse in Rothenburg in flames – police are looking for witnesses!

On Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2024, a warehouse belonging to an electrical equipment company in Rothenburg ob der Tauber burned to its full extent. The exact reasons for the outbreak of the fire are still unknown. As initial information shows, there were fortunately no injuries, but the property damage amounts to several hundred thousand euros.

The fire was reported via the integrated control center at around 4:45 p.m. When the alerted police patrols from the Rothenburg ob der Tauber inspection arrived at the scene, the warehouse was already on fire. To ensure the safety of residents, Nördlinger Straße was closed and the fire department was immediately alerted.

Fire brigade deployment and measures

Around 250 firefighters from Rothenburg ob der Tauber and neighboring fire departments are on duty to fight the fire. They receive support from the Technical Relief Agency. Despite the intensive extinguishing efforts, it is assumed that the work will take several more hours. A huge column of smoke from the fire area led to police using loudspeakers to ask residents to keep their windows and doors closed. In addition, a nearby mobile home parking space was evacuated as a precaution.

The fire brigade has now got the fire under control, but the danger of smoke escaping and further fire pockets still exists.

Investigations by the criminal police

The Ansbach criminal police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the fire. Officials are asking anyone who has seen anything suspicious near the factory premises to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Central Franconia Criminal Investigation Service around the clock on 0911 2112 – 3333. These investigations are crucial to clarify the background and possible causes.

The situation is tense and those affected hope that the circumstances will be clarified soon. The entire extinguishing work and the associated investigations are being closely monitored so as not to endanger the safety of residents. More information about this incident is already circulating, as reported by www.presseportal.de.