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Major fire in Losheim: Hardware store warehouse completely destroyed!
A major fire destroyed a warehouse in Losheim in 2017. Millions in damage, no personal injuries. Causes are being determined.
Major fire in Losheim: Hardware store warehouse completely destroyed!
Almost eight years ago, at the end of July 2017, a devastating major fire occurred in the south industrial area of Losheim am See. The warehouse of a hardware store, which was located next to the Globus hardware store, was completely destroyed. The hall, which stored construction supplies and electronics for online retail on around 3,000 square meters, burst into flames, producing a cloud of smoke that was visible for kilometers and darkened the sky over Losheim. The amount of damage amounted to several million euros, which underlines the far-reaching consequences of the incident. The affected hall later had to be demolished, as the Saarbrücker Zeitung reported.
The North Saarland police station was alerted immediately after the fire was reported. A full fire in the warehouse was discovered on site while extinguishing work was already ongoing. The exact cause of the fire initially remained unknown, which is why an investigation was started by specialists from the fire investigation department of the state police headquarters. According to information from [Saarland Fernsehen](https://www.saarland- Fernsehen.com/2017/07/31/losheim-grossbrand-einer-lagerhalle-mit-betraechtlichen-total-damage/), the estimated amount of damage was recorded as a seven-figure amount, but no personal injuries were recorded.
New construction of the hall
On the occasion of the fire, plans are now being made to build a new hall at the Globus hardware store in Losheim. The new building should not only replace the lost space, but also offer more modern usage options. Details on the specific plans and timing of the new building are expected in the local press.
The redevelopment of the site is of central importance for the regional economy and is intended to enable local trade to increase again. The loss of warehouse space and the resulting economic impact has affected many area businesses.
With the upcoming new building, the community hopes to sustainably improve the economic situation and leave toxic memories of the fire disaster behind. Those responsible are committed to making the new location a safe and functional part of the commercial area.