Great fire in Neustadt: Two injured at Brand in Refinery!

Great fire in Neustadt: Two injured at Brand in Refinery!

in the Bayernoil refinery in Neustadt an der Donau occurred in the early morning hours of January 17, 2025. The incident occurred around midnight and led to injuries to two people who had to be taken care of. According to Bayernoil, the situation is now under control. External emergency services and responsible authorities are on site to take all the necessary measures and to ensure security.

Already at 5:29 a.m. the population was warned by the Kelheim district office about smoke development. The residents in Neustadt and the adjacent districts of Genstettetten, Walls, Mühlhausen, Schwaig and Münchsmünster were recommended to keep their doors and windows closed and to switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems. The citizens were also asked to stay in their buildings and to pay attention to loudspeaker announcements and radio announcements.

Details and protective measures

The citizens' phone was set up to cover further information needs. The corresponding phone number is (0 94 45) 97 17 81. The warning of the district office was canceled at 5:35 a.m., which indicates that the situation quickly stabilized.

Bayernoil, the largest refinery company in Bavaria, processes 10.3 million tons of mineral oil at their locations in Neustadt and Vohburg annually. After the fire, the affected facilities were temporarily taken out to rule out another risk. According to the first findings, however, there is no acute danger to the neighborhood, as those responsible for Bayernoil emphasized.

Although the exact causes of the fire are not yet known, it is ensured that all the necessary safety precautions are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The examinations for clarifying the circumstances have already been initiated.

The citizens were always kept up to date by the information channels of the authorities and local broadcasting stations. The quick reaction and implementation of the security measures resulted from the experiences that have been obtained in dealing with past incidents in industry. Such an event illustrates the importance of preventive strategies in the field of fire protection.

For more information, those affected and interested parties can use the telephone numbers mentioned or pursue the current innovations online. The incident in the Bayernoil refinery will continue to be observed closely to ensure the security of the surrounding communities.

The corresponding contacts of Bayernoil and the district office of Kelheim are available for further developments and official statements.

For more details on the current events in the Bayernoil refinery, please visit the reporting of Pfaffenhofen Today and Schwäbische .