Car fire in Krieglach: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

Car fire in Krieglach: Fire brigade fights against blazing flames!

On Friday evening, March 21, 2025, the sirens went off in Krieglach at 9:16 p.m. The alarm read “Car fire at the S6 roundabout”. Emergency services were quickly on site and, fortunately, when the fire brigade arrived it was already known that all three occupants of the burning vehicle were safe. OBI Andreas Mann from the fire department reported that the car was on fire when they arrived, especially in the engine area, which resulted in the fire spreading quickly. The adjacent forest area posed an additional danger that also had to be secured to prevent the flames from spreading fireworld.at reported.

Quick action by the fire department saves the forest

The fire brigade, equipped with breathing apparatus and foam pipes, immediately began extinguishing the fire, which was quickly brought under control. The reason for the vehicle's spontaneous combustion is currently unclear, and the involved car was removed by a towing service. Krieglach, first mentioned in documents in 1148, looks back on an eventful history characterized by changing settlements over the centuries. Obslavian settlers, followed by Bavarian and Franconian tribes in the 9th century, made this place what it is today. Industrialization in the 19th century and important events such as the market survey in 1929 brought prosperity to the community de.m.wikipedia.org leads.

Such fires are not only dangerous, but also a reminder of the challenges that Krieglach as a community has faced in its history. The fire brigade's quick and professional action prevented anything worse from happening that evening and once again shows the importance of this institution in crisis situations. Today a mix of tradition and modern life, Krieglach continues to play a key role in the region and, despite its challenges, attracts new residents and visitors.