Meterhohe Flammen über Nürnberg - Großbrand von Cowboy-Ranch nahe Messe Gelände fordert Feuerwehr

A major fire at a cowboy ranch triggered a large-scale fire department operation in Nuremberg on Friday evening (July 10, 2026). The property is located in a wooded area on Große Straße, opposite the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. According to initial reports, several wooden buildings were ablaze. The fire spread across an area of ​​approximately 3,000 square meters. Flames shot several meters high, and a thick column of dark smoke was visible across much of the city. Around 250 firefighters from the professional fire department, volunteer fire brigades, and other emergency services were involved in fighting the fire. An adjacent campground was evacuated as a precaution. Approximately 20 to 30 people had to leave the premises. Due to the heavy smoke, there were road closures and traffic disruptions around Große Straße and Karl-Schönleben-Straße. A nearby event also had to be cut short. According to current information, no one was injured. The firefighting efforts and the search for hotspots continued into the night. The cause of the fire is still unclear. Police have launched an investigation.