Fires Ignited by Straw Incident in Wangels, Ohio: Updated Report 1
Fire at Gut Weißenhaus: Third Straw Stack Blaze in a Week
A fire at Gut Weißenhaus in Lübeck, involving a stack of straw bales, occurred on the morning of August 26, 2025. This is the third fire involving straw stacks in the area within a week.
Upon arrival, the emergency services found the straw bales fully ablaze. The police, in close coordination with the owners, are allowing the square bales to burn in a controlled manner with the help of the THW (Technical Relief Organisation of the Federal Republic of Germany).
The nearby federal highway B202 has been closed due to the fire and heavy smoke. The police have set up a detour via Kaköhl, Wangels, and Farve.
The Criminal Police are investigating the incident on suspicion of arson. However, no suspect has been named or interrogated in connection with the arson suspicions for the fires in Wangels and Gut Weißenhaus on August 23, 24, and 26, 2025. Investigations are ongoing, and no suspicious persons or vehicles were found during police patrols.
The owners of the affected straw stacks are considering initial safety measures. The police are asking the public for any information related to the incident or the identity of the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 04361 10550 or email [email protected].
For further inquiries, contact the Lübeck Police Directorate Press Office. Anna Julia Meyer, the Press Spokesperson, can be reached at telephone: 0451-131-2015, fax: 0451-131-2019, or email: [email protected].
The police operations are expected to continue until the afternoon. The public is advised to avoid the area and follow traffic updates for the detour.
