Overview
- A warehouse in Goslar’s industrial area caught fire and the entire hall was engulfed, the local fire command reported.
- Firefighters found large quantities of plastic granulate on site and halted interior attacks, fighting the blaze from the outside to reduce risk to crews.
- Nearly 200 emergency personnel from surrounding departments responded and residents were warned by alert apps to keep doors and windows closed while some nearby businesses were evacuated.
- No injuries have been reported, a spokesman said the fire was largely under control by the afternoon, and officials are investigating the cause, the full extent of damage, and whether toxic combustion gases were released.
- Plastic granulate burns intensely and can produce hazardous smoke, so authorities will focus on air-quality tests and a detailed site assessment before reopening the area to workers and the public.