Fire alarm in Bad Oldesloe: rescue control center successfully evacuated!
Fire alarm in Bad Oldesloe: Fire alarm system at the rescue control center triggers an alarm, the fire department responds quickly. No damage.

Fire alarm in Bad Oldesloe: rescue control center successfully evacuated!
On the evening of November 6, 2025, the alarm bells sounded in the Integrated Rescue Control Center South (ILRS) in Bad Oldesloe. A fire alarm went off when employees noticed a noticeable smell of fire. They reacted immediately and alerted the fire department, which also led to the rapid mobilization of the Bad Oldesloe and Rethwischfeld volunteer fire departments. According to ln-online.de, the alarm was triggered around 5:30 p.m. and an electrical or cable fire was suspected.
After the first fire brigade arrived at the scene, they explored the situation in the building. After half an hour the all-clear was given. The fire brigade, the police and also the ambulances were able to leave the scene without any further action. The district fire chief Olaf Klaus expressed his relief about the situation as he left the area. Still, it remains to be seen what exactly triggered the alarm, and investigations continue. An important point is that ILRS operations were not affected by the incident.
Fire safety statistics and their meaning
The statistical landscape in Germany offers opportunities to view things from different perspectives: from the German Fire Brigade Association to the Federal Statistical Office. This data not only helps insiders, but is also of interest to the general public. Why is this important? Fire prevention could be significantly improved through regular updates and sharing of information.
An incident like the one in Bad Oldesloe shows that awareness of fire risks must always be present. The commitment of the fire department and the quick reaction of the ILRS employees are only part of the overall security architecture, which is constantly faced with new challenges. So let's stay vigilant and invest in the necessary resources to ensure that the risk of fires can be minimized in the future.