A fire broke out at a waste disposal facility on Zeilsheimer Weg in Kelkheim on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. According to the Main-Taunus Police Department, used tires and other waste caught fire in an open area of ​​the company premises for reasons that are still unclear. The Kelkheim Fire Department responded with numerous personnel and deployed a drone to assess the situation; the fire was brought under control. Zeilsheimer Weg was temporarily closed during the firefighting operations. Due to the heavy smoke, residents were warned to keep their windows and doors closed. According to emergency responders, no toxic substances were released. This incident once again demonstrates that the uncontrolled storage of large quantities of used tires poses a significant fire risk. Anyone with information regarding the cause of the fire is asked to contact the Hofheim am Taunus Police Station at +49 6192 2079-0.

Source: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/50154/6262506