# Emergency incidents in Germany and Switzerland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emergency-incidents-in-germany-and-switzerland > Updated: 2026-08-28T16:51:03.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, Germany and Switzerland experienced various emergency incidents including fires and severe weather. In Germany, a basement fire in Parchim led to the evacuation of approximately 90 residents and caused smoke inhalation for 25 people; investigators are considering arson as a possibility. In Switzerland, incidents included a balcony fire in Steinhausen and a meadow fire in Gossau caused by a gas burner. Additionally, a heavy storm and hail in the Canton of Zürich injured roughly 40 people, primarily children, and caused damage to buildings, vehicles, and schools. On August 28, a major fire broke out at the Thévenaz-Leduc recycling facility in Ecublens, Switzerland. The blaze primarily affected a storage area for metallic waste and old vehicles, requiring the mobilization of several hundred emergency responders. While the fire was brought under control by the following morning, authorities issued health advisories for the West Lausanne area, advising residents to stay indoors and close windows due to significant smoke. Preliminary assessments suggest the fire may have started in a vehicle carcass. The incident also caused the closure of a motorway section between the Ecublens and Morges-Ouest junctions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Ecublens recycling plant fire triggers massive emergency response A large fire at the Thévenaz-Leduc recycling plant in Ecublens, Switzerland, prompted a massive emergency response and health warnings due to heavy smoke and motorway closures. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-and-switzerland-report-fires-severe-weather-and-injuries ### 2026-08-19: Emergency incidents reported in France and Switzerland Two separate emergencies occurred in Europe: a grandstand collapse at a French castle injured 16 people, and a restaurant fire in Switzerland left five people missing and eight injured. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emergency-incidents-reported-in-france-and-switzerland --- Cite as: Emergency incidents in Germany and Switzerland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/emergency-incidents-in-germany-and-switzerland