Roofing fire in Oberhaid: 100 rescuers in action - luck in misfortune!

Roofing fire in Oberhaid: 100 rescuers in action - luck in misfortune!

In the night of June 7, 2025, there was a large fire service in Oberhaid in the Bamberg district. At around 4:40 a.m., the fire brigade received the first emergency call after residents reported a fire in a family home on Langen Strasse. When the rescue workers arrived, the roof structure of the residential building was already in full fire. A total of around 100 fire brigade, emergency services and police were on site.

The alarm took place at 4:42 a.m. with the keyword "B 3 - in the building // room". Several fire brigades were immediately mobilized, including the Viereth fire brigade, which was alerted with breathing apparatus wearers for support. First of all, basic measures were taken to ensure that there were no people in the building, while the flames raged in the uninhabited attic. Thanks to a bar position, the attack of the flames on neighboring buildings could be successfully prevented.

course and extinguishing work

The fire brigade used several C-pipes for fire fighting outdoors and used a turntable ladder to effectively act against the fire. At around 7:30 a.m., the operations management was finally able to report "fire". However, the extinguishing work died over several hours, given the dimensions of the fire and the need for reversal work and regular fire -taking in the further course of the day.

The immediate surroundings were evacuated as a precaution, which affected a total of eight residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the municipality of Oberhaid organized a holiday apartment to accommodate those affected. The property damage caused by the fire is estimated at around 150,000 euros. The attic of the house was completely destroyed.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The Bamberg criminal police have now initiated investigations into the cause of the fire and cordoned off the fire location in order to be able to carry out thorough examinations. These measures are crucial to determine whether the fire was triggered by human failure or technical defects.

The statistical surveys and operations such as this are part of more extensive research on fire risks and operational statistics. The CTIF regularly publishes reports that also contain information about the causes of fire and trends in fire protection. Such data are not only relevant for direct preparation for use, but also for the long -term planning and improvement of fire fighting in urban centers.

Overall, the deployment in Oberhaid illustrates the importance of the rapid mobilization of emergency services and the need for well -organized provision to protect human life and minimize damage to property. The cooperation of the various fire brigades and the forced use of technology and staff were crucial for the successful completion of fire fighting.