Sea of ​​fire in Stuttgart-Rot: house on fire, fire brigade on a large scale!

Sea of ​​fire in Stuttgart-Rot: house on fire, fire brigade on a large scale!

On Saturday afternoon, November 8th, 2025, the fire department and police were called to a fire in Stuttgart-Rot. As the Stuttgart News According to reports, the emergency call was received by the fire department around 11:30 a.m. In a residential area, flames from an apartment, accompanied by heavy smoke, were visible in the sky. The fire hit the emergency team directly in the face when emergency crews arrived. Fortunately, according to initial findings, there were no injuries, which eased the situation somewhat.

The Stuttgart fire department was deployed with two respiratory protection teams and two extinguishing units and was able to bring the fire under control after about 15 minutes. The scene of the fire is in the immediate vicinity of the Zuffenhausen indoor swimming pool and the school center, which may have made it easier for the emergency services to respond quickly.

Cause of fire in focus

The police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the fire. Not much is known about the background yet; However, this incident once again shows the importance of well-planned fire brigade access. According to the amended DIN 14090, which was published in February 2024, fire engines must get to the scene of danger quickly in an emergency. This requires certain requirements for fire department access, including minimum heights and widths as well as special information on access and movement areas.

The changes include, among other things, that the fire brigade access roads must be at least 3.5 meters wide. In addition, structural measures must be taken to ensure that the areas are free of obstacles. This is crucial because in the event of a fire, every second often counts. Steps or thresholds must not be higher than 0.08 meters to make access easier for emergency services.

The importance of infrastructure

There are clear guidelines for the streets and entrances that should serve as fire areas in the event of a fire. These areas must not only be marked, but also kept structurally safe. This ensures that emergency responders can work quickly and efficiently in an emergency. The load capacity of these areas must be at least 800 kN/m² in order to guarantee that emergency vehicles can move safely.

The fact that this fire occurred in Stuttgart-Rot reminds us how important a well-thought-out infrastructure is for the safety of our city. It is all the more important to take such regulations seriously in order to be able to understand potentially catastrophic situations at an early stage and without causing further damage. As the investigation progresses, it is hoped that the cause will soon be identified and similar incidents can be avoided.