Industrial building fire in Oranienburg prompts smoke warning for residents
A production hall is ablaze in an industrial area of Oranienburg, north of Berlin, with authorities urging nearby residents to close windows and doors due to heavy smoke.
Fire breaks out
A fire erupted at midday on 5 July 2026 in an industrial area of Oranienburg, in the Oberhavel district. A production building is in flames, according to the police situation service. The fire brigade is on site, and access to the industrial area via the B96 road is being kept clear for emergency vehicles.
Official warnings
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance issued a hazard alert, warning of smoke development from the extensive fire.
There is smoke development from a large-scale fire.
Residents in the southern part of the city are advised to close windows and doors immediately and to switch off air conditioning systems.
Unanswered questions
It remains unclear whether people are in danger or how the fire started. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause is under investigation.
