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Major fire in Hille-Holzhausen: damage worth millions and investigations started!
A major fire broke out in a wood and plastics factory in Hille-Holzhausen, and investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
Major fire in Hille-Holzhausen: damage worth millions and investigations started!
On the night of October 10, 2025, a devastating major fire broke out in a wood and plastics factory on Lindenstrasse in Hille-Holzhausen. The fire brigade was alerted via an emergency call at around 2:15 a.m. when the flames were already blazing several meters high and threatening to spread to an adjacent residential building. Thanks to the courageous intervention of the fire department, the flames were prevented from spreading to other buildings, but the business itself was completely destroyed. The first estimates of the amount of damage amount to several million euros, reports Radio Westfalica.
The affected company worked in wood and plastic construction and was completely engulfed in flames throughout the entire operation. Fortunately, there were no further injuries, although the company owner suffered shock and required medical attention. As a precaution, six residents and their dogs were asked to leave their homes when a thick column of smoke was visible from afar. The WarnApp message about heavy smoke pollution also alerted the population.
Reports on the operation
The fire was extinguished on Thursday morning, but the emergency services were still busy securing the fire site until midday. The Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) used two excavators and a wheel loader to open the roof structure and fight embers. The local emergency services set up a large cordon and set up traffic diversions to make the operation easier. The police were on site during the extinguishing work and took over the investigation into the cause of the fire, which is being continued by the criminal police News.de reported.
The extent of the damage and the destruction of the business shocked the community in Hille-Holzhausen. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing and the local community continues to be informed and updated as a result of current events.