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Bicycle battery explodes: serious house fire in Uhldingen!
Explosion of a bicycle battery causes an apartment fire in Uhldingen. Six injured, fire brigade prevents anything worse.
Bicycle battery explodes: serious house fire in Uhldingen!
A dramatic fire brigade incident shook Poststrasse in Uhldingen on Corpus Christi evening. At around 7 p.m. there was a devastating fire in a holiday apartment, which was caused by the explosion of a lithium-ion battery on a bicycle. Six people were injured, and a total of seven people had to be taken to nearby clinics Swabian reported.
The residents showed exemplary behavior: they not only alerted the fire department, but also helped other residents escape from the burning building. Thanks to the quick action of the Uhldingen-Mühlhofen fire department, which arrived with 30 emergency services, the fire was prevented from spreading to the upper floors. The fire brigade deployed several respiratory protection teams to quickly bring the fire under control and extinguish it. In order to locate hidden embers, parts of the facade had to be opened.
Quick help and major damage
The cooperation of the fire department with the DRK local association and the regular rescue service was crucial: They ensured that the injured were transported quickly to the clinics. Conditions for the respirator wearers were challenging and they were medically monitored due to the extreme temperatures. The damage to the building is significant and has resulted in the whole event impacting the local community.
Similar incidents shed light on the dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries. How Fire Department UB explains, such batteries are increasingly being used in our everyday lives, but they also bring significant risks. Dealing with disruptions and malfunctions often poses a challenge for emergency responders, requiring new fire protection techniques and tactics.
Another incident in Deggingen
A similar incident occurred on May 8, 2025 in Deggingen, where a bicycle battery began to smoke. An alert witness noticed the smoking battery lying in a room and threw it out the window. No one was injured in the explosion, but the Deggingen fire department had to intervene to prevent the flames from spreading to a garage SWP reported.
These events make it clear that caution is required when handling lithium-ion batteries. A special issue entitled “Lithium-ion batteries – a modern fire hazard” provides information about organizational precautions and gives important tips for avoiding such fire events. In this day and age, it is even more important to have a good knack for dealing with all of these new technologies in order to protect yourself and others.