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Major Industrial Fire in Freiburg Causes Millions in Damage
A large-scale fire in Freiburg's industrial district has caused extensive damage estimated at a minimum of €50 million, according to police reports. The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening from currently unknown causes and continued to burn into Thursday, with firefighting operations ongoing throughout the night. One employee from a local company sustained minor injuries during the...