Great fire in Kaltenhausen: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

Great fire in Kaltenhausen: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

In the night of June 10, 2025, the Hallein volunteer fire brigade was alerted to a major fire on the site of the former brewery in Kaltenhausen at 02:40 a.m. The control center originally reported a fire in a hotel or a restaurant. When the emergency services arrived, however, it turned out that a warehouse was in full fire, which required an immediate and comprehensive reaction.

The alarm accelerated itself through visible signs such as strong smoke development, firefire and several detonations that were perceived from a greater distance. Several vehicles burned on site, which is why the fire brigade began with the fire fighting from outside. A turntable ladder was used to illuminate and cool the fire smoke. These measures were necessary because parts of the hall blanket were overturned, which made the extinguishing work difficult.

use and measures of the fire brigade

A total of seven respiratory protection teams were used, which stumbling into the hall with the help of three C hollow jet pipes. Initial extinguishing work was difficult due to the advanced fire spread. The tank fire engine of the Bad Dürrnberg fire truck used water cannons to cool the building structure. The water supply was ensured by two hydrants on the company premises. In addition, a thorough treatment of the fire goods with network agents took place to prevent ignition and reduce the temperatures.

The overall fire brigade commander BR Sebastian Wass held the overall mission management. During the entire mission, a total of 65 forces with 13 vehicles from the Hallein volunteer fire brigade as well as support from the Red Cross and the police were on site. The last reversal work could be completed at around 8:00 a.m.

Investigations into the cause of the damage

The cause of the damage and height is currently not available. The police have started investigations to clarify the exact background of the fire. The recent incidents make it clear how important effective fire protection measures are. According to Feuertrutz, precise data acquisition regarding the causes of fire would be helpful for future prevention strategies in Germany. Such statistics could help strengthen fire protection effectively and prevent similar incidents.

While the investigation is running in the case of the fire in Kaltenhausen, the importance of well -organized emergency management and the rapid reaction of the fire brigade remains undisputed. The emergency services showed high professionalism and commitment in this critical situation.