Fire disaster in the Ulm Theater: Culture treasures in danger!

Fire disaster in the Ulm Theater: Culture treasures in danger!

In the night of June 25, 2025, the old post office in Ulm, where the theater has its warehouses, occurred a devastating fire. The fire brigade was on site with a large contingent, but despite rapid reactions, the fire, which included wooden panels and backdrops, could not be deleted in time. According to initial information, the theater assumes total loss. The exact cause of the fire is currently still in the stars; The police have taken up the investigation and rumors a possible connection to an incident with three homeless people who were checked shortly before the fire.

Around 30,000 historical costumes, wigs, masks and props are irretrievably lost due to the flames. The administrative director of the theater, Angela Weißhardt, was deeply affected by the loss of the elaborately manufactured costumes that are difficult to replace. In an initial assessment, director Kay Metzger was optimistic about the continued existence of the game. The game is secured until the summer break, as the main emergency scenes take place in the main house on Theaterplatz, while the Wilhelmsburg remains unaffected.

episodes for theater operations

Due to the fire, the rehearsal rooms, which are also in the affected hall, are currently not usable. Metzger expects incisions in internal processes, but he remains optimistic to maintain theater operation. It is still unclear how the situation will affect future productions, especially those who need uniform equipment.

The loss of the camp, which has existed for over ten years and has emerged, has special challenges to create more space for costumes and props. The theater chief dramaturge Christian Katzschmann recalled that the elements stored have often been made specifically for productions and are now no longer available by the fire.

safety aspects against the background of the incident

Modern theater are prepared for fires through different fire protection measures and the latest security technology. Automatic extinguishing systems as well as smoke and heat extraction systems are intended to protect and help spectators and the staff to quickly combat fires. According to the guidelines of the building inspectorate regulations, such measures are prescribed in particular for theater and opera houses. The fact that despite these precautionary measures there was apparently a high damage has occurred, it shows that there are still risks in the art and culture scene that may not be underestimated.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is still being pursued intensively. It is still unclear when the hall can be entered again, but the authorities are trying to clarify rapidly. Not only are the theater employees, but also many fans who are impatiently waiting for future performances.

We keep you up to date with the developments related to the fire in the Ulm Theater and its effects on the game. For more information you can report the reports from Read the Rheinpfalz as well as the analyzes for the security situation in the theater landscape at Bvfa