A workshop building went up in full flames in Michelbach an der Bilz on Saturday morning, damaging nearby property and shutting a nearby road for hours. Police and firefighters were called to Rudolf-Then-Straße at 08:51. By the time officers arrived, the building was already fully burning. Fire crews from Michelbach/Bilz and Schwäbisch Hall responded with a total of eight vehicles and 56 firefighters. During firefighting operations, Landstraße 1055 was fully closed for two hours. The fire also damaged an adjacent building on its facade. The estimated damage from the blaze is about 300,000 euros. Police said the cause of the fire is still unclear, and investigations are ongoing.