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Yamaha motorcycle repairs may have triggered Offenbach garage fire near Frankfurt Airport

A routine repair session turned disastrous when flames engulfed three garages. Investigators now question if a Yamaha motorcycle was the source of €120,000 in damages.

In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.
In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.

Smoke Pillar at Garage Fire - Air Traffic Control Informed - Yamaha motorcycle repairs may have triggered Offenbach garage fire near Frankfurt Airport

A garage fire in Offenbach, near Frankfurt Airport, caused significant damage and prompted German air traffic control to be alerted. Investigators are exploring whether repairs on a Yamaha motorcycle may have sparked the blaze.

The fire, which occurred on Sunday morning, destroyed three garages, three motorcycles, a car, and a quad bike. The total damage is estimated at €120,000. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze, stopping it from spreading to nearby residential buildings.

A man was reportedly working on a motorcycle in the garage just before the fire started. Police are following this lead as they investigate the cause of the fire.

The fire in Offenbach caused substantial damage and disruption. While the cause remains under investigation, police are exploring the possibility that motorcycle repairs may have been a factor. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards of working on vehicles in enclosed spaces.

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