Great fire in Stuttgart: Fire brigade fights against flames in the club building

Great fire in Stuttgart: Fire brigade fights against flames in the club building

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, around 6:35 p.m., the Stuttgart fire brigade was alerted to a fire on the upper floor of a club building on Hofener Strasse in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt. Several callers reported strong smoke development that urged the roof of the building. According to FireWorld , the fire brigade arrived at the site within four minutes after the alarm.

When they arrived, the emergency services found an already evacuated situation: flames and thick smoke came out of the upper floor. The Stuttgart fire brigade immediately went into fire fighting with numerous forces. This was done by using the staircase and with the help of a turntable ladder in which two extinguishing tubes were used. For safety, further respiratory protection teams were sent to the building to look for people that may still be in the building.

application situation and injured

The volunteer fire brigade was in large numbers to master the situation. During the fire fighting, the emergency services were violated, which was then taken to the hospital. The fire could finally be deleted after around 30 minutes. Deleting work was carried out comprehensively, including air measurements, in order to safely locate all embers. Modern technical aids such as drones and thermal imaging cameras were also used. The spread of the fire to adjacent areas was successfully prevented. The Stuttgart police have started the cause of the fire.

Another remarkable application situation recently appeared in an underground car park in Stuttgart, where a car fire alerted the fire brigade. According to Stuttgart fire brigade, two respiratory protection troops had to proceed in the basement, where the view was almost zero due to the thick smoke. Together with an installed sprinkler system, the fire was quickly brought under control. Other emergency services were necessary to support after the post -extinguishing work on the burning vehicle and to control the underground car park.

cause of the fire and risks

The cause of the fire in such incidents can often be attributed to electrical problems. According to Schadenprisma , electrical errors often lead to fires. Between 2002 and 2021, about 33 % of the fires examined were due to electrical causes. These include isolation damage and technical malfunctions, which can generate high temperatures, trigger fires. Old electrical installations are an increased risk.

The reports from the two latest missions in Stuttgart throw a light on the importance of preventive measures in relation to electrical systems. A regular testing of the electrical systems and correct handling of electrical appliances are essential to minimize potential risks and to counteract the increasing number of causes of fire through electrical installations.