Devastating fire in Lübeck: Identity of the victim clarified!

Devastating fire in Lübeck: Identity of the victim clarified!

Lübeck, Deutschland - in Lübeck on May 29, 2025 there was a devastating fire in an apartment building, in which a 32-year-old man was killed. The identity of the dead could only be identified six days after the fire. It originally comes from Syria and lived in Lübeck, but not in the affected building, as the Mopo

The circumstances of his death are still unclear. It is examined whether the man might have died before the fire broke out or died of the consequences of the fire. Two other people were also injured in the fire: a 30-year-old woman jumped out of a window on the second floor to escape the flames and suffered serious injuries. A 72-year-old resident of the ground floor had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries, in particular smoke poisoning.

cause and investigation

The cause of the fire is still unclear. Branders need support from the technical relief organization to enter the badly damaged building and continue their investigations. Residents of the adjacent houses that had to be temporarily evacuated have now been able to return. However, the Schützenstraße remains closed at the burned-out house, as the NDR reports.

In addition, the police will provide witnesses and persons who have information about the incident to help. Special attention is paid to the two injured residents of the house, as they may be able to provide important information on clarifying the cause of the fire and the death of the 32-year-old.

statistics on fires

The frequency and causes of fires should not be underestimated. According to the data of IFS , various factors are involved in the development of fires, with human failure, technical defects and inadequate security measures are common causes. The tragedy in Lübeck highlights the importance of fire protection measures in both houses and in public space.

The investigation after the devastating fire in Lübeck continues and it remains to be hoped that the background of the accident can be clarified soon.