Great fire in Hönow: Flames and thick smoke alert fire brigade!

Great fire in Hönow: Flames and thick smoke alert fire brigade!

In the night of June 28, 2025, the municipality of Hoppegarten was shaken by a devastating fire. At around 8 p.m., residents in Hönow noticed a dense, black cloud of smoke that rose over the roofs. According to MAZ Alarmed citizens immediately, after hearing loud bright noises. The emergency call meant that the emergency services quickly moved to Mahlsdorfer Strasse, where the accident occurred.

When the fire brigade arrived, it was clear that the situation was serious. The flames were already blazing from a garage on a private property, while several pressed hay bales had also inflamed in the immediate vicinity. The fire brigade had to fight against the fire under heavy breathing protection because the heat and smoke development was an enormous challenge. The head of the operations quickly decided to increase the operational key word and to make up for further forces to control the fire, such as Moz.de reported.

intensive extinguishing work and challenges

The extinguishing work dragged on for several hours and took far into the night. Despite the massive extinguishing attack with numerous vehicles and emergency services, the fire could not be completely deleted. The firefighters faced the challenge of effectively containing the flames, so that the affected garage and the passing hay bales did not completely burn down. A strong smoke development could be observed on site, which is why the police were largely closed off the site and no injuries could be reported.

The first investigation into the cause of the fire has already started. At the moment, however, it is still unclear how the outbreak of fire occurred. According to IFS , which regularly informs about the exact circumstances of damage events. The police will do further investigations in the coming days and hope to bring light into the dark.

This event not only mobilized the volunteer fire departments from the community, but also additional forces from the surrounding regions to cope with the dangerous situation. The fire brigade and the community can count on the solidarity of the residents who have offered their help and are still ready to support in such emergency situations.

For the residents, there is hope that such incidents can be avoided in the future. Maintaining the fire regulations and the awareness of fire protection measures can make a decisive contribution to increasing security in the region.