Workshop fire in Pupping: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

Workshop fire in Pupping: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

On July 17, 2025, there was a devastating fire in a workshop in Pupping, Upper Austria. According to reports from Fireworld , the volunteer fire brigades from pupper and Hinzenbach were alerted when a strong smoke development was already visible.

When the emergency services arrived, the workshop was in full fire. Several respiratory protection teams were used to control the fire and prevent the flames from spreading. As a result of the mission, the Alkoven volunteer fire brigade with a telescopic mast stage and the Aschach fire brigade on the Danube were alerted with respiratory protection vehicles. Fortunately, there are currently no injuries to report.

Another major fire in Leverkusen

A similar incident occurred at the same time in Leverkusen, where a warehouse was in full fire. According to leverkusen.de , the enormous spread of smoke caused the Nina-Warnapp and alerted all sires in the urban area.

residents were therefore asked to keep windows and doors closed and to switch off ventilation systems. The fire brigade in Leverkusen was deployed with all the forces of the professional and volunteer fire brigade. Fortunately, no injuries were reported here either. As a result of the extinguishing work, line 207 in the area of Kalkstrasse was redirected, and the Kalkstrasse and Heidehöhe stops remain unanswered.

fire protection statistics and prevention

The incidents in puppy and leverkusen underline the importance of fire protection and prevention. According to Feuertrutz there is no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany. Security and prevention measures can be significantly improved by precise data about fires, the causes as well as injured and killed persons.

To improve the security situation, regular update of relevant statistics is required. This also includes international data sources that help to maintain and address a comprehensive image of fire risks.