Fire Alarm in Mainz: Bundesliga Arena Evacuated Temporarily - False fire alarm triggers chaotic evacuation at MEWA Arena after Mainz victory
A fire alarm at MEWA Arena caused a full evacuation shortly after FSV Mainz 05’s win over VfL Wolfsburg. The incident led to a brief but chaotic scene as players, officials, and spectators were forced to leave the stadium. No actual fire was found, though smoke in a catering area triggered the alarm.
The alarm sounded about 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Players, referees, journalists, and VIP guests all had to exit the stadium. Some match officials left in such a rush that they were still wearing flip-flops.
Mainz players regrouped outside on a team bus, while a few hundred fans remained near the arena. The situation was resolved quickly, with the stadium reopening around 15 minutes later. Only referees, media, and VIP guests were allowed back inside once the all-clear was given. Investigations confirmed that excessive smoke from a catering area had set off the alarm. No fire was detected, and the source of the smoke was contained without further issues.
The evacuation disrupted post-match activities but caused no injuries or serious damage. Authorities confirmed the alarm was a false trigger due to smoke rather than an actual fire. Normal operations resumed shortly after the incident was cleared.
