A fire broke out on Sunday evening at the factory of Zwieback manufacturer Brandt in Landshut, Lower Bavaria. Although no injuries have been reported, the damage caused by the blaze is significant. According to a spokesperson from the Lower Bavaria Police Headquarters in Straubing, the fire is now under control, but the extinguishing efforts are still ongoing.
The fire occurred in a cardboard storage area of the factory, resulting in an estimated damage in the lower millions of euros. When the fire was discovered, eight workers were inside the production facilities. All of them were safely evacuated from the building. Due to the heavy smoke, local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
The police report that the fire started in a storage area on the second floor of the three-story building, covering over 700 square meters. The stored cardboard and plastics were fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Brandt is primarily known for its Zwieback products, but the Landshut facility is dedicated to the production of chocolate goods.
