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Fire in the detention cell: Inmates injured after bed cover burns
Duvet fire in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Fire brigade rescues two inmates from detention cell after suspected cigarette accident.
Fire in the detention cell: Inmates injured after bed cover burns
On Friday, February 7, 2025, a fire broke out in a cell at the Schwäbisch Gmünd correctional facility at around 10:15 a.m. A cigarette butt was probably responsible for a bed cover catching fire. The Schwäbisch Gmünd fire department rushed to the scene with six vehicles and a total of 33 emergency services and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. The rescue service was also on site and lined up with three ambulances and an emergency ambulance to treat any possible injuries.
Two inmates in the cell suffered minor injuries as a result of the fire. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by the Aalen criminal police. The quick and decisive actions of both the fire and rescue services prevented the situation from getting worse. Details about the exact cause of the fire are still being determined, as reported by the Aalen police headquarters. These dramatic scenes took place on Herlikofer Straße, a place that comes into focus due to this incident.
Traffic insecurity in the region
Meanwhile, there are concerns about road safety in the surrounding area. On Saturday morning, February 10th, around 5:00 a.m., a 66-year-old driver of a bus noticed that mesh boxes and pipe parts were lying on Hohenstadter Straße. The driver was able to avoid a serious accident by boldly braking. The police in Abtsgmünd are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about who distributed the objects on the road.
The two incidents show how important quick action and attention are in everyday life. Local authorities are working to clarify the cause of the fire at the prison and to ensure greater road safety. Loud Fireworld and Aalen Police Headquarters Investigations into both incidents are in full swing.