Factory emits aroma of burning cocoa in Mannheim

In the early hours of September 8, 2025, a fire broke out at a chocolate-processing business located on Neckarvorlandstraße in Mannheim's Jungbusch district. The fire department swiftly confirmed the incident, and 36 personnel were deployed to manage the situation.

The source of the fire was traced to the production process within the factory. Despite the fire, no injuries were reported, and smoke remained contained within the building, not spreading outside.

The strong smell of burning cocoa beans wafted over Mannheim's city center, causing quite a stir among the population. The company primarily processes cocoa shells, and this was not the first fire in the roasting facility. Earlier reports suggest that there were three fires in the factory in 2023 alone.

Duty officer Simon Berger stated that the company has regular contact with preventive fire protection, and measures to prevent fires have already been taken. He also mentioned that production in the company continues at night, but the building was evacuated after an automatic fire alarm was triggered.

The fire department spokesperson noted that fires occur "production-related" in the factory again and again. However, the exact cause of the fire is currently unknown. The fire department could not initially provide information on the extent of the damage, but they confirmed that the fire was brought under control within a short hour.

No further details about potential damage or injuries have been provided as investigations are ongoing. The company's name was not stated in available reports. The fire department continues to work diligently to ensure the safety of the community and to prevent such incidents in the future.