Major fire sends thick smoke over Volkswagen dealership in Düsseldorf, Germany

On September 11, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, @ehsan.4011 shared footage showing a major fire at a Volkswagen car dealership along Höherweg. In the video, a massive column of thick black smoke rises high above the city and can be seen from several kilometers away. According to reports, the fire broke out in the dealership’s repair workshop at around 2:00 p.m. after a vehicle caught fire, with three vehicles reportedly destroyed. An employee who attempted to extinguish the blaze suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to a specialized burn clinic. The showroom and surrounding buildings were evacuated as around 100 firefighters and emergency personnel responded, bringing the fire under control by approximately 3:30 p.m. Authorities also advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to the heavy smoke and odor.