Great fire in Augsburg: Former nursery is on fire!

Great fire in Augsburg: Former nursery is on fire!

On Monday, March 31, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m. a major fire broke out in a former nursery in Neufnachweg in Lechhausen, Augsburg. The alarmed professional fire brigade Augsburg was supported by a fire truck by the Haunstetten volunteer fire brigade to combat the full fire of an area of about 20 square meters with a steer in a hall. The fire could be deleted quickly with a C-tube, which could prevent spreading. During the extinguishing work, several units were partially canceled on the way, which indicates the successful control of the fire. The roof of the hall was checked for possible breakdowns with the help of a turntable ladder.

The Friedberg volunteer fire brigade was alerted at the same time, as Brandrauch rose in the nearby industrial area. A quick all -clear could be given because the Situation was controllable. The police did not provide information on the cause of the fire and the amount of damage; These investigations are still ongoing.

damage and re -extinguishing work

In the night of April 1, 2025, however, the fire brigade continued to be busy finding embers. Around 20 emergency services, including fire investigators from the police and the technical relief organization, were on site. The property damage is estimated at at least two million euros. Among other things, visible damage included a charred truck as well as deformed brick walls and arched roof sheets. Particularly worrying was the fact that spring beds stored in the hall were on fire, as this can generate highly toxic hydrocyanic acid.

The extinguishing work was also complicated by strong smoke development and lack of water. To improve the situation, mobile water reservoirs were set up, with the fire brigade received support from farmers and tank vehicles. A total of around 100 firefighters were deployed, including the Premium Aerotec Fire Brigade and the Bundeswehr airport fire brigade. The cause of the fire remains unclear for the time being; The police also examine the possible role of a photovoltaic system on the roof of the hall.

fire hazards and prevention

The incidents in Augsburg impressively show how important preventive measures for fire prevention are. According to a statistics by , inadequate security precautions and technical failures are frequent causes of fire. The focus on security measures could help to avoid such disasters in the future.

While the investigation continues, it remains to be seen which specific causes have led to the outbreak of the fire and how those responsible will react to the defects that have occurred.

For more information and updates for this fire, the reports can be found on Fireworld and BR

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