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Brand in Krefeld harbor extinguished - Smoke cloud dissipates

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2025 December 23 . 3:28 AM

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In this picture there are wooden objects burning with the fire. At the bottom, there are stones. In... — In this picture there are wooden objects burning with the fire. At the bottom, there are stones. In the center, there is water. On the water, there is a ship. In the background, there are buildings, trees and a sky.

Brand in Krefeld harbor extinguished - Smoke cloud dissipates - Brand in Krefeld harbor extinguished - Smoke cloud dissipates

A massive fire broke out at Krefeld Harbor in the early hours of Monday, December 22, 2025. The blaze engulfed around 800 tons of metal and electrical scrap, drawing a large-scale emergency response. Authorities have launched an investigation, though the cause remains unknown for now.

The fire started just after 5:00 AM in a stockpile of scrap metal. Flames raged for over 18 hours, finally being brought under control shortly before midnight. At its peak, up to 300 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

A thick smoke cloud billowed from the site, lingering due to unfavourable weather conditions. Residents received a warning via the Nina alert app, but the advisory was lifted by evening as the smoke drifted away. The fire-damaged area is still considered too dangerous to enter. No injuries were reported during the incident or the firefighting efforts. The criminal police (Kriminalpolizei) are now leading the investigation into how the fire began.

The fire at Krefeld’s recycling facility has been fully extinguished, but the cause is still under examination. Authorities continue to assess the site, which remains off-limits due to safety concerns. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.