Massive fire guts vacant Frankfurt building as investigators probe cause

Flames ripped through an abandoned structure, halting traffic for hours. Now, authorities are piecing together how the inferno began—and whether foul play was involved.

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2025 November 27 . 3:06 AM

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Massive fire guts vacant Frankfurt building as investigators probe cause

A large fire broke out in Frankfurt’s Gallus district on November 24, 2025. The blaze engulfed a vacant building on Mainzer Landstraße, drawing a major emergency response. Authorities are now investigating how the fire started and whether criminal activity was involved.

The fire began around 3:50 p.m., with flames already spreading rapidly when firefighters arrived. Crews from Feuerwehr Frankfurt am Main battled the blaze for over two hours before bringing it under control by approximately 6:00 p.m.

The fire left a vacant building severely damaged and disrupted travel for hours. Investigations by both fire authorities and criminal police remain ongoing. Further details on the cause are expected once the probes conclude.