Massive Fire Destroys Miramar Thermal Spa in Weinheim
The blaze caused over €10 million in damages, with investigators suspecting a technical defect as the cause.
- The fire broke out Sunday night at the Miramar Erlebnisbad in Weinheim, devastating the thermal spa section of the facility.
- No injuries were reported as the six staff members present safely evacuated; no guests were on-site at the time of the fire.
- Officials estimate the damage exceeds €10 million, with the thermal spa building partially collapsed and declared a total loss.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation, with initial findings pointing to a potential technical defect in a maintenance room.
- Firefighters, numbering around 200, battled the flames for 15 hours, preventing the fire from spreading to the family pool and sauna areas, which are set to reopen this weekend.