Flood drama in Villingen: City stands together for fire victims!
Major fires in Villingen and Schwenningen require support for those affected. Donation accounts set up to provide assistance.

Flood drama in Villingen: City stands together for fire victims!
On Saturday evening there was a devastating fire in the historic city center of Villingen, which not only caused great concern for residents but also for the entire region. Loud Black Forest messenger The fire broke out suddenly and caused disbelief among the onlookers who crowded the site while the fire was being extinguished. Mayor Jürgen Roth visited the scene of the fire on Sunday and was visibly affected by the events.
The fire caused significant damage; many people have lost their homes and are now in an extremely precarious situation. Roth had previously appealed for support for the fire victims in Mühlhausen, and now he is again asking for help for those affected in Villingen. The solidarity among the population is remarkable: a donation account was set up to help the victims of the fire.
How can you help?
The donation account runs through the DRK local association in Villingen, whose chairman is Jürgen Roth. Donations are possible using the following bank details:
- Spendenkonto Brand Gerberstraße Villingen
- DRK Ortsverein Villingen
- IBAN: DE97 6649 0000 0014 3613 08, Volksbank – Die Gestalterbank.
In addition, the Diakonisches Werk, like the South Courier reported that a donation account was also opened for the fire victims. These affected people urgently need support because they lack almost everything. The bank details for this are:
- Evangelische Bank eG
- IBAN: DE 29 5206 0410 0005 0251 50
- BIC: GENODEF1EK1
- Kennwort: „Brandopfer“
The need for support
The needs of those affected are diverse, and many have already contacted the church social services counseling centers for help. Experts are available to assist those affected on the telephone numbers 07721/845150 and 07720/301341. The city has also set up an emergency shelter and is offering comprehensive support. Caritas also provides offers of help.
The dramatic events are a powerful reminder of how quickly a person's life circumstances can change and how important it is to stand together in times of crisis. It remains to be hoped that the willingness to help in Villingen and the surrounding region will continue and that those affected will soon be able to get back on their feet.
Current information on fire statistics shows that such accidents are unfortunately not uncommon. Loud CTIF It is important to draw attention to such incidents and take preventative measures. Each of us can contribute by becoming informed and reacting quickly in an emergency.