Massive Fire Erupts at Mannheim Recycling Facility, Blanketing City in Smoke

Over 110 firefighters are battling a blaze involving 700 cubic meters of scrap metal, with efforts expected to continue into the night.

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility on Mannheim's Friesenheimer Insel around 11:20 a.m., producing a dark smoke cloud visible across the city.
Residents in nearby neighborhoods have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke and odors, though no hazardous substances have been detected in air quality tests so far.
Approximately 110 firefighters, including both professional and volunteer teams, are working to extinguish the fire, which involves dismantling and dousing a massive pile of mixed scrap metal.
Authorities have reported no injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the local water police.
Firefighting efforts are expected to last into the night, with drones and specialized equipment being used to locate and extinguish smoldering hotspots within the debris.