Major fire at a former slaughterhouse in Erfurt – fire brigade in constant operation!

Major fire at a former slaughterhouse in Erfurt – fire brigade in constant operation!

Today, June 17, 2025, there was a devastating fire on the site of the former slaughterhouse in Erfurt. The fire department was alerted at 2 p.m. and since then numerous emergency services have been on site to fight the flames in an empty building. The emergency services not only had to deal with the fire, but also with massive smoke that was visible for miles. The firefighters are working tirelessly as the extinguishing work continues, reports City report.

The cause of the fire is currently unclear, which further complicates the situation. Loud MDR The authorities assume that the population in neighboring residential areas should keep all windows and doors closed as a precaution to protect themselves from the health effects of the acrid smell of smoke. An official warning was issued via warning app Nina, warning that the unpleasant smell could last for several hours.

Traffic disruptions and safety precautions

Drivers must be prepared for traffic delays in the area of ​​Greifswalder Straße and Leipziger Straße, as the streets between Blumenschmidtstraße and Am Kühlhaus are closed. The police and fire brigade strongly recommend that you avoid the area as far as possible so as not to hinder the rescue workers. Fortunately, the emergency services have not reported any injuries so far, which is extremely encouraging in such a situation.

The old slaughterhouse where the flames rage is a place with an eventful history. The site has been empty for decades and has often been discussed as a development project. Comprehensive planning is planned until 2029, including a market hall, apartments, offices and a municipal school campus. However, there have been several fires on the site in the past, most recently in September 2023 when police found a body in one of the buildings following a fire. Loud IFS There have been similar incidents in other regions of Germany, which are often related to unused or poorly secured buildings.

What is particularly alarming is the fact that around 150 people are currently homeless on the site. Demolition of the old slaughterhouse is expected to begin in the coming weeks to make way for the new developments. It is hoped that local authorities can find appropriate solutions for those affected while firefighting efforts are in full swing. The situation is tense and the fire is another chapter in the history of this abandoned site.