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Fire inferno in Forchheim: E-car sets carport on fire!
On August 12, 2025, a fire broke out in an electric vehicle in Forchheim, which spread to five cars. Property damage: 400,000 euros.
Fire inferno in Forchheim: E-car sets carport on fire!
In the early morning hours of August 12, 2025, there was a dangerous fire in Forchheim that severely damaged several vehicles. The fire department was alerted around 4:30 a.m. after an electric vehicle was reported burning under a carport. When they arrived, the fire had already spread to five cars, including a Renault that was connected to a charging station and caused the fire. The estimated total damage amounts to an impressive 400,000 euros, as reported by Merkur.
The Forchheim fire department, consisting of around 35 volunteers and supported by eight vehicles, successfully fought the flames. Thanks to their timely intervention, the flames were prevented from spreading to an adjacent residential building. The residents of the house were brought to safety in time, although one resident suffered minor respiratory problems. The fire brigade worked until around 9 a.m. to completely eliminate the source of danger and clear the residential building of smoke and clearance.
Cause of fire and investigation
The investigation into the cause of the fire was taken over by the Bamberg criminal police. Initial findings suggest that a technical defect could have led to the fire. This is a common scenario for electric vehicles, as mechanical damage to the batteries, among other things, can be the main cause of fires. High-voltage technology and internal short circuits play a crucial role here, as explained by AutoScout24.
In serious accidents, the protective shell of the lithium-ion cells can be damaged, which can lead to a dangerous chain reaction known as “thermal runaway”. This causes the battery cells to heat each other, which can cause an explosive situation. Despite strict quality controls, there are always production errors that pose such risks.
With their quick intervention, the fire brigade prevented something worse from happening and shows once again how important well-equipped emergency services are in our cities. The events in Forchheim remind us that modern technology such as electric cars also has its pitfalls and poses risks that need to be recognized and minimized.