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Multiple major fires reported across Germany and Switzerland
Multiple significant fires have been reported across Germany and Switzerland, causing substantial property damage and requiring large-scale emergency responses.
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a major fire at a property on Fulachstrasse led to two explosions and injured four firefighters. In Beggingen, a meadow caught fire during mowing operations, likely due to sparks hitting a stone.
Germany has seen several major incidents: a warehouse in Bad Sobernheim containing 400 tons of plastic caught fire, causing approximately 600,000 euros in damage. In Hann. Münden, a fire at a former factory forced the evacuation of 43 residents. In Bad Liebenstein, a fire destroyed a riding hall, injuring one horse and causing 120,000 euros in damage. Additionally, a logistics center in Schönefeld suffered a major fire resulting in millions of euros in damages.
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Bad Liebenstein · Bad Sobernheim · Hann. Münden · Schaffhausen · Schönefeld · Technische Hilfswerk