Keller fire in Abensberg: residents saves neighbors from flames!

Keller fire in Abensberg: residents saves neighbors from flames!

On January 7, 2025, there was a fire in an apartment building “An der Sandwellen” in Abensberg, district of Kelheim around 9:00 p.m. A 63-year-old resident discovered the basement fire and immediately informed the integrated control center (ILS). Thanks to the quick intervention of the fire brigade, the fire was quickly brought under control. As a precaution, other residents of the apartment building were evacuated for security.

The estimated damage amounts to several thousand euros. The investigation into the cause of the fire was taken over by the Landshut Criminal Police Inspection, whereby the possibility of an intentional fire cannot be excluded. The information on this incident was published on January 8, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

further fire events in the region

Another incident occurred on June 8, 2024 in Abensberg, district of Kelheim. The Abensberg volunteer fire brigade was alerted to put a orphaned house that was already in full fire. Access to the house was difficult due to the overgrown environment, so that an internal attack was impossible. The fire brigade focused on an outdoor attack.

A drone was used for the location exploration. A dangerous approach to the fire brigade drone occurred, which tightened the situation. This was reported to the police, who sought the possible penalties of up to 50,000 euros or imprisonment in the event of dangerous intervention in air traffic. Commandant Konrad Bauer praised the operational readiness of the volunteers, which lasted until the night. Ultimately, the house had to be torn down, with the Technical Aid Agency (THW) being on site. According to initial information, there was no injuries in the fire, such as The fire brigade magazine reported .

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