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Two nighttime fires in Stuttgart: Fire brigade in constant operation!
Two fires occurred in Stuttgart on July 3, 2025, in which four people were injured. The fire department was on duty.
Two nighttime fires in Stuttgart: Fire brigade in constant operation!
On the night of July 3, 2025, things got really busy in Stuttgart: two fires kept the fire department busy. There was a fiery fire in a factory hall in the Vaihingen district when an industrial machine suddenly burst into flames at around 11:10 p.m. The flames quickly spread to a second machine and the ventilation system, which further escalated the situation. Four employees suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital for safety, as the Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports. The property damage is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of euros, and investigations into the cause of the fire are still in full swing.
But that wasn't all - at around 12:20 a.m. the fire department was called to a roof fire in Obertürkheim. Here, an uninhabited building on Asangstrasse that was currently being renovated caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured here. The fire brigade was quickly on the scene and was able to bring the flames under control in a timely manner, but had to open the roof in order to reach the embers and finally extinguish them. A drone was also used to support the fire department in their work and to ensure that nothing continued to smolder in secret, SWR reported.
Causes of fire and dangers
As these incidents show, fires in industrial areas are a serious threat. In general, most fires in commercial facilities are caused by either technical defects or human error, according to current statistics from the Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research. However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown in yesterday's incidents, so further investigations are still on the agenda. Awareness of fire protection and preventive measures remains very important - especially in times when uninhabited buildings are being converted and in factories that are so important for the economy.
Last night, the fire brigade demonstrated that it is well prepared for such challenges. With state-of-the-art technology and sufficient personnel, it ensures that fires are contained quickly, and this is not only important for the safety of the population, but also for stimulating economic activities in the region.
Cologne and the surrounding area, as we know it, can rely on good cooperation between authorities and the fire department. So let's remain optimistic and hope that such incidents remain the exception rather than the rule!