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Collapse and fire in Wolfenbüttel: One person missing!
A terraced house in Wolfenbüttel collapses after an explosion. One person is missing and 21 residents are being cared for. Fire brigade in action.
Collapse and fire in Wolfenbüttel: One person missing!
A dramatic accident occurred in Wolfenbüttel on the evening of November 7th, 2025. A terraced house collapsed and a fire broke out as a result, calling the emergency services to the scene. The situation is tense, especially because one person is missing. Residents reported a loud bang that alerted the fire department at 6:50 p.m., which also sparked concern among neighbors. According to the information from the az-online.de The bang was so loud that it could be heard from far away and caused great concern among residents.
The fire brigade, supported by numerous rescue workers and the technical relief organization, has now brought the fire under control. Nevertheless, the situation on site remains tense. Thick smoke was visible from far away and a massive brick wall completely collapsed. A member of the fire department suffered injuries, while there were reports of several injured people. The emergency services were then able to bring 21 residents from the neighboring houses to safety and look after them.
Investigation into the cause of the fire
Local police immediately began an investigation into the cause of the explosion and subsequent fire. Preliminary reports indicate a possible explosion that caused the house to collapse, as well ndr.de reported. Residents were urged to keep their windows and doors closed to protect themselves from the toxic smoke.
The on-site infrastructure footprint is enormous and the fire service continues to carry out firefighting operations whilst implementing an extensive cordon. The events in Wolfenbüttel are reminiscent of other tragic incidents, such as the fire on the roof of the John Jahr House in Berlin, which caused a stir at the beginning of this year. There, too, gas bottle explosions presented the fire department with a massive challenge. Such incidents highlight the danger that can arise from improper handling of gas and other volatile substances.
In this exceptional situation, the emergency services hope that the missing person will be found quickly and that the darkness will not further cloud the situation. Every thought goes out to those affected as the investigation into the exact cause of the fire continues to progress.