Sauna area of Chiemgau Clinic burns down completely - Massive fire guts sauna at Bavaria's Chiemgau Clinic in minutes
A fire broke out at the Chiemgau Clinic in Marquartstein, Upper Bavaria, on the evening of February 17, 2026. The blaze destroyed the wellness area, including the sauna, but no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.
The fire started in the clinic's sauna area and spread quickly, causing extensive damage. Local fire crews arrived promptly and stopped the flames from reaching other parts of the building. Despite the severity of the blaze, no one was hurt.
Patients were evacuated from their rooms as a precaution and moved to a nearby gymnasium. The clinic confirmed that all individuals were safely relocated while firefighters worked to contain the situation.
Preliminary estimates place the financial losses in the low six figures. The Traunstein criminal police are leading the investigation but have ruled out arson as a possible cause. As of now, no details have been released about when the wellness facilities might reopen or whether reconstruction plans are underway.
The clinic remains closed while authorities continue their probe. The sauna area suffered complete destruction, and repairs will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation. No further updates have been provided regarding the timeline for reopening the affected facilities.
