District of Oldenburg: Fire in a paint factory causing significant destruction
In the region of Wesermarsch, Oldenburg, a fire broke out in a paint shop in Rothenschlatt, Wardenburg, on August 27, 2025, at approximately 14:00. The fire was reported and swift action was taken by the fire departments of Sandkrug and Wardenburg to extinguish the flames.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. However, the fire caused an estimated property damage of around 60,000 euros. The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown, but the police in Rothenschlatt, Wardenburg, are investigating, with a focus on potential electrical faults as the origin.
The fire was contained within a paint booth and prevented from spreading to the rest of the hall. For further inquiries regarding this incident, the Press Office of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch can be contacted at 04221-1559104, or emails can be sent to [email protected].
The Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch can also be followed on social media at https://x.com/Polizei_DEL. The official homepage of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch is https://t.co/aQZG7qf8EJ.
The Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst / Oldenburg has jurisdiction over this region, and any updates regarding the investigation will be shared through their official channels. The public is encouraged to stay informed and follow the developments of this incident.
