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Still explosions during the night

Following the major fire in the Port of Hamburg, firefighters continued to extinguish embers. More explosions occurred on the night of Aug 26 and into Aug 27. Two containers caught fire and had to be extinguished from a safe distance using water cannons by the Hamburg Fire Department. To prevent the fire from spreading, emergency personnel set up water curtains between the containers. Around 30 firefighters remained on duty on the morning of Aug 27. They were uncovering embers and opening containers to extinguish them. Only then can investigations into the cause of the fire begin. The large fire was initially brought under control on the morning oif Aug 26 – but more than 40 hours after the flames broke out, work was still ongoing.

Massive fire affected Hamburg Port and surroundings

A major explosion rocked the surroundings of the Port of Hamburg, on Aug 25t, 2025. The explosion sent debris flying hundreds of metres, injuring several people, one of them life threatening, and causing the closure of the nearby A1 motorway and parts of the Hamburg port. It was believed that the fire originated from a car that was stored in a warehouse within the area. The fire spread from the car and ignited nearby gas canisters filled with nitrous oxide, causing them to explode and the flames to spread to nearby buildings. Witnesses reported multiple explosions throughout the night. Around 25 people had to be evacuated from the vicinity of the fire site, and residents in nearby areas were warned to avoid the toxic fumes. The warnings were later lifted as the situation stabilised. Large contingentss of firefighters arrived on scene, and by the morning of Aug 26, the fire had been brought largely under control, with only small pockets of fire remaining. While maritime shipping at the Port of Hamburg remained unaffected by the fire, inland waterway and port shipping have been affected. The closed motorway was reopened after the rescue forces had cleared the debris and ensured safety. Reports with photos: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/accidents/hamburg-port-fire-and-explosions-injure-six https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/08/update-major-fire-at-port-of-hamburg-injures-10-and-causes-extensive-damage/?gdpr=deny https://anewz.tv/world/world-news/12369/fire-erupts-at-hamburg-port-several-injured-traffic-disrup/news

Oil spill in Kattwyk Port

On March 2, 2025, the port authorities in Hamburg responded to a major oil spill in Kattwyk Port, after a significant leak was reported. 42,000 liters of an oil-water mixture leaked into the Elbe river from a heavy oil tank at the Green Port, a company specializing in petroleum residue management. The spill contaminated more than 90,000 cubic meters of water. The firefighters, water police, and environmental authorities deployed floating oil barriers to prevent its further spread. Aslo a water-air barrier was activated to stop the pollution from reaching the Elbe’s main current. A police aircraft equipped with special cameras was also monitoring the situation.