Wörth in excitement: wasp nest away - roof structure catches fire!

Wörth in excitement: wasp nest away - roof structure catches fire!

Wörth, Deutschland - in Wörth, a dramatic incident occurred on June 15, 2025 when a 57-year-old man tried to remove a wasp nest improperly. Around 8:25 p.m., the roof structure of his house ignited, which led to a large -scale fire. Firefighters from the surrounding communities of Hörlkofen, Altenerding, Markt Schwaben, Ottenhofen and Oberneuching had to move to fight the fire and prevent spreading to other parts of the house. Dank ihres beherzten Eingreifens konnte Schlimmeres verhindert werden, doch der entstandene Sachschaden wird auf etwa 30.000 Euro geschätzt, wie Merkur reported.

The fire brigade was not only in use; The Bavarian Red Cross from Markt Schwaben and Erding was also on site with ambulance and an emergency doctor to treat injured people if necessary. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Caution to wasps

wasps can not only be annoying, they also bring health and structural risks with them. In this case, this was shown when trying to remove the nest had catastrophic consequences. The wasp fire brigade explains that improper removal of such nests can often lead to dangerous situations. It is therefore advisable to consult a professional when dealing with wasps instead of creating a hand. The Wasp Fire Brigade offers extensive advice, which provides information about safe alternatives to combat.

wasps particularly like to nest in the area of ​​roofs and often look for sheltering in roof beams or difficult to access niches. They are looking for protection under the roof in winter, as the heating is saved there. If wasps nest under the roof, this can lead to an expansion of their living space to other rooms, which can be associated with further problems, such as the formation of mold by lacking ventilation, such as an analysis of [Biotec Klute] (https://www.biotec-klute.de/schaedling database/wesppen-verfähr/)

preventive measures

• keep openings, for example with roller shutter boxes.
• protect windows with fly grilles.
• Use environmentally friendly paints or colors for wood to protect it against wasps.

In many ways, this incident shows how important it is to choose the right procedure when dealing with nature. Wasps cannot damage the building fabric due to its nesting, but in the long term a large wasp nest can cause problems. In addition, the independent removal of a wasp nest is not recommended, since it can not only lead to personal injury, but also to endanger your own four walls. Therefore, prefer to hire an expert before the situation gets out of control!