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Fire drama in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Forgotten candle triggers house fire!
On December 26th, 2024, a forgotten candle caused a house fire in Schwäbisch Gmünd, and the fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene.
Fire drama in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Forgotten candle triggers house fire!
In Schwäbisch Gmünd there was a fire in a residential building on Ulmenstrasse, which was caused by a forgotten candle. According to reports, a passer-by noticed the fire late Thursday afternoon and immediately alerted the fire department. Before the emergency services arrived, the passer-by tried to put out the fire herself, but failed due to the heavy smoke. The fire department was able to quickly bring the fire under control and extinguish it. The estimated material damage amounts to around 40,000 euros, as stated Gmünder daily post reported.
Further incidents in Schwäbisch Gmünd
Another fire incident occurred on December 26, 2021 on Paradiesstrasse in Schwäbisch Gmünd. A 60-year-old noticed the smell of smoke in the basement and alerted the fire department. A total of six vehicles and 27 emergency services were deployed during this operation. The cause of the fire turned out to be a fire in the heating system, with flames visible on the floor. The fire department was also able to extinguish this fire, but due to the heat, water pipes on the ceiling burst, causing further water damage. The estimated material damage was around 60,000 euros fire department.de reported.