Fire in the Maharaja: Public prosecutor's office investigates fire in Aachen
Fire in the "Maharaja" restaurant in Aachen on June 26, 2025: Fire brigade extinguished the fire, investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

Fire in the Maharaja: Public prosecutor's office investigates fire in Aachen
On Thursday night there was a lot of excitement in the Indian restaurant “Maharaja” on Alexianergraben in Aachen. A fire broke out here late at night, which fortunately was quickly brought under control. How T Online Reportedly, the building complex remained untouched and no one was harmed in the incident. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire in time before it spread to the larger building complex.
The public prosecutor's office and the police in Aachen are already active and are investigating the cause of the fire. Things could get exciting here, as there have recently been more incidents of unclear fire causes in the region. In this context, the statistics surrounding fires and their causes, such as them FeuerTrutz prepared to provide an insight into the problem. These statistics show that despite the numerous fire cases in Germany, there is often no comprehensive data collection about their causes.
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Fire investigators are now looking for witnesses who may have made suspicious observations. In particular, they are interested in information about purchases of gasoline cans that could indicate a possible connection to the fire. Perpetrators with a black plastic canister could also have been involved. Witnesses can contact the police directly.
Fire statistics in Germany
The increasing number of such incidents not only raises questions, but also highlights the need for more precise fire statistics in Germany. Like the overview FeuerTrutz shows, there is often a lack of comprehensive and uniform data that would enable effective fire protection. Even if current information and statistics are regularly provided, the data remains incomplete.
In view of the recent events in both Aachen and Cologne, it is even more important that the security authorities work hard to find out the causes of the fire. This is the only way to prevent future incidents and ensure a better feeling of security among the public.