Six buses in Schenefeld on fire: cause of fire unclear!

Six buses in Schenefeld on fire: cause of fire unclear!

On Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2025, there was a devastating fire on a company premises on Osterbrooksweg in Schenefeld near Hamburg. Six buses burned down completely, while another bus was badly damaged by the extreme heat. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident.

The alerted fire department and police reached the scene at 3:30 p.m. and found several vehicles fully engulfed in flames. The extinguishing work took some time, while the property damage is now estimated to be in the high six-figure range. According to initial estimates, the economic loss could be high, but more precise figures are currently not available.

Investigation into the cause of the fire

The Pinneberg criminal police have started investigating the cause of the fire. A technical defect in one of the affected buses is being considered as a possible cause. However, the authorities are conducting investigations in all directions and have not yet gained any conclusive findings. There is currently no evidence of intentional arson.

The relevance of the incident highlights a variety of problems that can arise in public transport infrastructure. Especially in times when sustainable mobility is required, the safety of the vehicles used is becoming increasingly important. The fire in Schenefeld could raise questions that go far beyond the individual incident.

Further information about this incident can be found at Tixio and Sat1 Regional be read.