Large deployment in Aschaffenburg: Fire destroys the house and barn!

Large deployment in Aschaffenburg: Fire destroys the house and barn!

On Friday evening, April 18, 2025, there was a devastating fire in Aschaffenburg, which caused a large -scale operation in the city center. Shortly after 8:20 p.m., the emergency services received the alarm message, which reacted quickly and perceived a visible column of smoke above the affected building. The fire that broke out in a barn quickly spread to an adjacent house and an outdoor, which increased the requests for help.

The fire brigade fought against the flames until late into the night and was finally able to control the fire. The residents had been able to leave the building independently. According to the information from Infranken were taken care of by the rescue service with suspected of flue gas poisoning. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries to complain.

damage and accommodation

The affected house is currently uninhabitable, while the outdoor seat and the outbuilding have burned down completely. Local residents reported intensive flames and a dark cloud of smoke that could be seen into the night. The estimated damage amounts to an average six-digit amount, with an estimate of around 400,000 euros in the room, such as Image reported. The families concerned have been accommodated in emergency accommodation or with known ones.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The cause of the fire has so far been unclear and the criminal police in Aschaffenburg has started the investigation. Experts will examine the site in the coming days to gain clues to the outbreak of the fire. According to a statistics on fire damage prevention such incidents are often due to various causes, which are usually inadequate protection against fire. It remains to be seen which knowledge the investigation will provide.

The events on Good Friday have shaken the residents and once again show the urgency of fire protection measures.