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Roof structure fire in Teupitz: Fire brigade fights the flames!
Fire in the roof of the former sanatorium in Teupitz: Fire brigade on a large scale, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Roof structure fire in Teupitz: Fire brigade fights the flames!
On Saturday afternoon, exactly on June 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., a fire broke out in the roof of an empty building on the site of the former mental hospital in Teupitz. Loud Niederlausitz Current The fire spread over more than 180 square meters and caused a high column of smoke, which called the fire department and police onto the scene.
The extinguishing work continued into the evening and lasted until around 7:30 p.m. During this time there were significant traffic disruptions on the through town of Teupitz. The fire brigade, who fought the flames using heavy breathing apparatus, was fortunately able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. However, the subsequent extinguishing work proved to be difficult because the structure of the old building was already dilapidated and was considered to be in danger of collapsing.
Initial information indicated that no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire currently remains unclear. The police have started investigations and are, among other things, examining the possibility of arson. According to museum and exhibition magazine the area is known as a so-called “lost place”, which is often the target of vandalism and unauthorized access.
Relationships to local fire statistics
In Germany there are extensive statistics on fires, which provide valuable data on the causes of fires and damage. This information could help improve fire safety in the future. However, comprehensive and uniform fire statistics for Germany do not yet exist, as noted on the FeuerTrutz platform. Insights into the specific reasons and deployment numbers of different regions, such as those from the North Rhine-Westphalia State Fire Brigade Association, could contribute to prevention in the future.
Overall, the fire in Teupitz remains a striking example of the challenges of fighting fires in empty, dilapidated buildings. Local residents and interested parties can look forward to further information from police and fire departments as they continue to investigate the cause of the fire. It remains to be hoped that such incidents can be reduced in the future through preventive measures.