Fire alarm in Püttlingen: 80-year-old provokes flame inferno!

Fire alarm in Püttlingen: 80-year-old provokes flame inferno!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the senior residence in Püttlingen occurred a dramatic fire event! The fire brigade was alerted around 5:37 p.m. when the fire alarm system triggered. On site it turned out that an 80-year-old resident smoked in his room on the first floor, which led to a devastating room fire.

The emergency services reacted quickly: a carer evacuated the resident and the neighbors, while the fire brigade immediately fought the fire. Fortunately, the fire could be brought under control quickly, but the room is now uninhabitable. During the mission, a firefighter injured himself slightly and considerable damage to property occurred. The police have started the investigation into the exact cause of the fire and remains active on site. What a moment of fright for the residents of the senior residence!