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Drama in Striesow: Garage on fire – 47-year-old injured!
On July 6, 2025, there were several fires and break-ins in Cottbus, where emergency services responded quickly and investigated.
Drama in Striesow: Garage on fire – 47-year-old injured!
On Monday evening, July 6, 2025, a fire broke out in a garage in Striesow, injuring a 47-year-old man. The fire brigade was on site with a large-scale deployment of around 50 personnel, who divided their work into two groups. One group took care of rescuing people, while the other began targeted firefighting. Thanks to the rapid and coordinated action of the emergency services, the flames were prevented from spreading to neighboring properties Niederlausitz Current reported.
Initial investigations indicate that the fire could have started from a self-powered fireplace on the property. The criminal police are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire. Information on the amount of damage caused is not yet available.
More incidents in the region
However, the fire department was not the only institution that had to be active that evening. In Spremberg, a break-in was reported in an office building on Zu den Brüchen Street on Saturday evening. The perpetrators forced their way in and stole tools from a parked vehicle. Investigative work is also underway there, and forensic scientists have secured evidence at the crime scene.
There was also another break-in on Philipp-Reis-Straße on Saturday morning, in which tools and a PC were also stolen. The total damage amounts to over 2,000 euros. In Tschernitz, however, the police arrested a 30-year-old man after a large amount of over 30 kilograms of cannabis was discovered in two travel bags during a vehicle check on the B115.
Causes of fire in focus
The press reports so far make it clear that the causes of fires are a central issue, not only in Striesow, but also in other regions. According to a study, improper or unsafe use of fire pits has accounted for a significant proportion of fire incidents in recent years. A detailed analysis of damage statistics and causes of fire damage can be found on the website IFS be read.
While the fire in Striesow represents an acute challenge for emergency responders, it also highlights the need for ongoing education and prevention measures to avoid future incidents.