Dramatic apartment fire in Mainz: 13 people and 2 cats saved!

Dramatic apartment fire in Mainz: 13 people and 2 cats saved!

In the night of June 23, 2025, at 4:15 a.m., there was a heavy apartment fire in an apartment building "Am Zollhafen" in Mainz Neustadt. The fire brigade was alerted by several emergency calls, which reported densely smoke and smell of fire in the staircase. When they arrived, the emergency services confirmed that a fire had broken out on an ground floor apartment. The eight-party house was fully inhabited, which made the situation particularly dramatic.

The fire brigade used several groups under respiratory protection and carried out a fire -fighting attack over two jet pipes. A total of nine people were saved over aerial ladders, while two other people with escape hoods could be brought outside. In addition, the emergency services managed to save two cats from the affected apartment. The apartment itself is now completely uninhabitable, but the other apartments in the house could be released again after ventilation and control measures.

emergency services and support

The operation was extensive: the Mainz fire brigade was on site with nine vehicles and 32 emergency services, both from the professional and the volunteer fire brigade. In addition, the emergency services with ten vehicles and 19 emergency services as well as several police vehicles were involved. The Health section took care of the supervised residents and brought them to a nearby hotel.

The fire brigade pointed out that no escape should be undertaken there in smoke in the staircase. It is advisable to stay in your own apartment so as not to get into greater danger. How high the property damage is and what exact cause of the fire has led to the outbreak of the fire is not yet known. The police have started investigations to clarify the background of the incident.

causes of fire in everyday life

causes of fire can be varied. According to fire protection headquarters, fire-hazardous works are one of the most common causes of fires. This includes activities such as welding, separation loops and soldering, which are important in both professional and domestic areas. Caution should be advised here, especially in the hobby area, since improper handling, such as when using hot glue gun or soldering iron, can quickly lead to dangerous situations.

From the causes statistics for fire damage 2024 it shows that awareness of security measures is of great importance. Training and preventive measures can help to avert fire dangers at an early stage. Consumers should take the information offered seriously and make sure that they are aware of the potential risks in everyday life.

Overall, the incident in Mainz shows how important it is to pay attention to security measures and to act quickly and carefully in an emergency.