Traditional inn in Innsbruck completely destroyed after arson

Traditional inn in Innsbruck completely destroyed after arson

In the night of June 2, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in a renowned traditional inn in Innsbruck. The fire brigade moved out around 4:20 a.m. after the alarm was triggered. As OE24 , the police are still able to identify a specific suspect. The inn was closed at the time of the fire, so that nobody was present in the building.

The outbreak of the fire led to enormous damage to property, which should be further visible through the incoming investigation. The inn, known and often visited by prominent personalities such as Eduard Wallnöfer, is now carefully examined by the authorities. The fire brigade was able to control the fire after half an hour after strong smoke and flame developments from the building were visible.

evacuation and injured

In the deployment, eight residents from the apartments above were evacuated, while five people - including two children - were taken to the hospital with suspicion of flue gas poisoning. Fortunately, they were unharmed and could be released on Monday morning. The ordination and offices in the building were also significantly affected by flue gases, such as Puls24

Overall, the fire brigade put together a large contingent of professional and volunteer fire brigade and rescue workers in order to react quickly. The evacuation of the apartments above the inn testifies to the urgency of the situation, whereby all residents could ultimately return to their apartments after the danger was eliminated.

Investigations and fire protection statistics

The investigation is currently ongoing, and the police also carry out further interrogations in addition to the trace evaluation. The cause of the fire is given special attention. According to Feuertrutz , basic information about fires and their causes could help prevent future incidents. Statistics show that fires are often caused by careful handling of open flames or defective electrical devices. In Germany, for example, there is no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics, which makes it difficult to analyze fire causes and hinder improvements in fire protection.

The inhabitants of Innsbruck and beyond that develop the developments around this fire with great interest. The city takes measures to ensure the security of its citizens and to avoid future fires through timely prevention. It is to be hoped that the relationships will be informed as soon as possible in this current case.