Fire in the warehouse of the Lüdvigslust facility leaves two people dead

• A fire in the warehouse of the Lüdvigslust facility started when a fire extinguisher was triggered
• The fire spread when a fire extinguisher was used, and the flames reached the people
• 82 people were evacuated, and the reason for the incident is still being investigated

On Thursday, 2026-07-02, a fire broke out in the German city of Lüdvigslust at a warehouse, killing two people, local media reported. German media said more details were not yet available.

According to dpa, eight more people were injured. The investigation is still ongoing, and it is not yet known what exactly caused the fire in the warehouse and why the flames spread so quickly.

Police said the fire injured more than 30 people, and six of them were in critical condition. In addition, firefighters put out the blaze. According to initial information, 82 people were treated.

The fire spread quickly, and the people inside the warehouse were unable to escape in time. According to the investigation, the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault. The police are investigating the incident.

The cause of the fire is still unclear. The police are investigating the incident, as the warehouse was not supposed to be used for storing hazardous materials.

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