Great fire in Oberhavel: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

Great fire in Oberhavel: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

In the district of Oberhavel, the fire brigade has been in constant use since the early morning hours of June 25, 2025. The reason for this is a huge fire in a straw warehouse in the Kremmen district of Flatow, not far from the A24. The exact cause of the fire has so far remained in the dark, but the entire incident is associated with strong smoke development, which led to the restrictions on views on the nearby A10 and A24 motorways at an early stage. The fire brigade has already issued an official hazard report and recommends keeping the residents, windows and doors closed and switching off air conditioning and ventilation.

The first alarming references to the fire reached the emergency services around 2:30 a.m. In the current situation, a total of 19 emergency vehicles are on site to combat the flames. According to RBB24, the fire fighting could take several hours, while the fire affected a medium three-digit number of straw bales.

smoke development and security warnings

The consequences of the major fire cannot be overlooked. A large cloud of smoke pulls over Oberhavel in an eastern direction and is noticeable to Linum. The regional control center north -east assured that the fire does not run out of danger for public security for the time being. Nevertheless, everyone who lives near the event should be vigilant and follow the recommendations of the fire brigade.

The visibility on the highways has now improved somewhat, but the fire brigade remains on alert. There are reports of any visual impairments, especially in the areas between Flatow and Oberkrämer. In addition, another straw bale fire in the Fehrbellin district of Kuhhorst was recorded, the smoke of which may also have been moved to the affected area, but this remains unconfirmed for the time being MAZ-ONLINE.

monitoring and outlook

The emergency services have decided to burn the straw bales in a controlled manner in order to avoid spreading the fire. In such cases, this tactic is often an advantage to prevent excessive damage and unpredictable fire. The situation is still being observed closely, while the fire brigade endeavors to control the fire as quickly as possible.

fire protection experts indicate that such incidents in straw bearings are not uncommon, and often can arise from different causes, which are documented in cause statistics. These statistics offer valuable insights into how future fires can be prevented. In the meantime, the community in Oberhavel remains tense and is waiting for further information from the emergency services.