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Major fire in Eschringen: 140 firefighters on duty at night!
Major fire in the warehouse in Eschringen: 140 firefighters on duty, population warned, cause of fire unknown.
Major fire in Eschringen: 140 firefighters on duty at night!
On the night of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in a warehouse for used clothing in the Eschringen district of Saarbrücken. The first alarm reports were received around 2:30 a.m., triggering a large-scale operation. As a result, around 140 firefighters were on duty, supported by additional rescue workers from the German Red Cross, the rescue service, the police and the Technical Relief Agency (THW).
The fire brigade was active on site on Tuesday morning with around 75 emergency services and fought against the flames that had completely engulfed the warehouse, which was 15 by 30 meters in size. The operation was difficult because the THW cleared out the hall with an excavator to support post-extinguishing work. The fire was finally completely extinguished in the morning.
Smoke and warnings
The heavy smoke led to residents in the neighboring districts of Eschringen and Fechingen being warned to keep their doors and windows closed. Measurements by the fire department showed that no harmful substances were found in the smoke, meaning there was no immediate danger to the population. Nevertheless, safety was a priority as the firefighting effort progressed.
Both districts, Eschringen and the nearby Ormesheim in the municipality of Mandelbachtal, did not report any health problems as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire and the amount of damage are still unclear at this point.
Visit from officials
An important political reaction occurred when Saarbrücken's mayor Uwe Conradt (CDU) and Interior Minister Reinhold Jost (SPD) visited the site. Their commitment underlines the importance that the relevant authorities and the city administration attach to the safety of citizens in crisis situations.
Emergency crews will continue to monitor the situation as they continue to investigate the cause of the fire and assess the damage caused. The entire municipality would like to thank the rescue workers for their tireless efforts under difficult conditions.