Large apartment fire in Neu-Ulm: 25 injured and massive damage!

Large apartment fire in Neu-Ulm: 25 injured and massive damage!

Early on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in an apartment building in the Pfuhl district of Neu-Ulm. Emergency services were alerted at 3:17 a.m. when flames rose from the ground floor of the six-story building. The Pfuhl volunteer fire department was quickly on site, followed by the Neu-Ulm fire department, which provided active support. In just a few minutes, the firefighters extinguished the flames and prevented anything worse from happening, reports the Augsburger Allgemeine.

Although the fire brigade was on site with around 96 emergency services and numerous rescue services, the fire caused extensive damage. Several rooms in the affected apartment were completely burned out, and damage estimates are now in the high five-figure range. The heavy smoke development was particularly alarming, endangering the safety of residents.

Injured and evacuation

A total of 25 people were injured, including five with moderate injuries. Tragically, some of the injured had to be taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Two residents also suffered minor burns. Thanks to the quick action of the police and fire brigade, residents were able to be brought to safety in good time. However, many of them were forced to leave their homes because they were filled with smoke. The affected people were temporarily accommodated in emergency accommodation or with friends, according to the report BR24.

The police have already launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Initial indications point to a technical defect on the ground floor as a possible cause. Such incidents underline the importance of effective fire protection because, as fire protection statistics show, technical defects can often have serious consequences. Every year there are many fires in Germany, the causes of which must be precisely documented in order to minimize future dangers. The reports on this FeuerTrutz via comprehensive statistics and data.

In the meantime, the fire brigade and rescue services in Neu-Ulm have successfully completed the operation and treated all injured people. Residents who are temporarily concerned about their situation can rely on the city for support. The city administration has already initiated measures to help those affected and to enable them to return to their homes as quickly as possible.