Tragic inferno in the Marienkrankenhaus: three dead after fire!

Tragic inferno in the Marienkrankenhaus: three dead after fire!

In the night of June 1, 2025, a devastating fire occurred in the Marienkrankenhaus in Hamburg, in which three men aged 84, 85 and 87 were killed. The Hamburg fire brigade was on site with around 160 emergency services and was able to extinguish the fire after around 20 minutes after it spread on the ground floor of the geriatric station and pulled smoke on all four floors of the building. A total of 34 people were injured, including a person who is in mortal danger, so that a quick and comprehensive emergency supply was necessary. The emergency services had to struggle with extreme conditions because the view was severely restricted due to smoke and water vapor while patients called for help. Numerous patients were saved over some windows and corridors, while others initially had to remain in their rooms.

The entire geriatric station was evacuated, but the rest of the company in the hospital continues. The injured people were cared for in the emergency room or brought to surrounding hospitals. The managing director of the Marienkrankenhaus, Christoph Schmitz, confirmed the cooperation with the authorities to clarify the causes of the fire and to ensure the safety of the patient. Health Senator Melanie Schlotzhauer also expressed her sympathy for the victims and their relatives and thanked the rescue workers for their tireless efforts.

suspected arson

As a result of the fire, a 72-year-old patient was arrested who is suspected of deliberately lending the fire. The police are currently investigating whether the accused was in a mental state at the time of the incident. On Monday it will be decided whether it will be custody. Brand investigators from the State Criminal Police Office have already secured traces at the fire location, which has meanwhile been confiscated. These comprehensive investigations are necessary to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

The situation in the Marienkrankenhaus has not only shaked those affected, but also the entire community. The Archdiocese of Hamburg called for the faithful to the victims. The grief of deaths and injuries is shared by the authorities and the community in Hamburg. In particular, interior senator Andy Grote and Archbishop Stefan Heße expressed themselves and thanked the emergency services for their courageous use.

The Marienkrankenhaus, which has around 600 beds and treats around 93,000 patients annually, now faces a difficult phase in which the safety and the well -being of the patient must be in the foreground.

Overall, the situation remains challenging and the clarification of the incident is promoted with high pressure. Remszeitung reported that the questions are continued at all relevant places to obtain comprehensive image of events. The Tagesschau addresses the incident and emphasizes the relevance of the investigation, while the Tagesspiegel The emotional dimension of emergency medical use and the consequences for the patients and their families.