Explosion in the tool shed: 50,000 euros damage in Lingen!

Explosion in the tool shed: 50,000 euros damage in Lingen!

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a dramatic incident happened at around 1:00 p.m. in the Vogelbeerenweg in Lingen: an explosion in a tool shed caused a devastating fire. What exactly happened has remained unclear so far, but initial investigations show that the 66-year-old resident had previously worked with a gas burner. After completing this work, he put the device back in the shed - a little later there was a violent explosion.

The police cordoned off the fire location, while the investigation into the exact cause of the explosion is still in progress. The property damage incurred is already estimated at around 50,000 euros. The Situation is tense while the fire brigade fought the flames and the police had an eye on possible other dangerous situations.