Mysterious fire injury in Solnhofen - police are looking for witnesses!

Mysterious fire injury in Solnhofen - police are looking for witnesses!

This day, February 3, 2025, a seriously injured man was discovered in Solnhofen in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district who called for help in a refugee accommodation. The incident occurred on Monday morning around 11:30 a.m. when the stranger knocked on a window and asked for support. When the inhabitants initiated him, they found that he had the most serious fire injuries and collapsed in the accommodation rooms. Rescue workers then brought him to a clinic where further examinations are to be carried out.

The Pnp.de reports that the initial investigations by the police have so far not been any indications of external influence. It is believed that a fire in the outdoor area of the facility could have broken out. It is striking that the injured man has not yet been identified as the resident of the facility, which means that the circumstances of his stay remain unclear.

Investigations and witness call

The Ansbach criminal police have started the investigation and is now looking for possible witnesses. These are asked to report on 0911 2112 - 3333. The current state of the investigation shows that the identity of the man has not yet been determined.

A recurring problem in accommodation of refugees is the risk of fire in improvised institutions. dgwz.de pointing out that when changing the use of buildings, in particular for refugee accommodation, fire protection experts warn of increased risk of fire. These small accommodations often do not have the necessary safety standards and are susceptible to such incidents.

fire protection measures

• installation of a fire alarm system according to DIN 14675, protection category 3.
• smoke detector in all accommodation rooms.
• emergency lighting in hall accommodation.
• fire protection doors of the T30RS class for stairwells.

The demand of the German Fire Brigade Association for improved fire protection measures will be loud again in view of the events that have occurred. The presseportal.de reports that in many refugee accommodation due to the high number of improvised solutions are used that are potentially dangerous. This situation highlights the need for more extensive security concepts in these facilities.