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Large apartment fire in Ludwigslust: 10 residents evacuated!
On June 17, 2025, there was an apartment fire on Johann-Georg-Barca-Straße in Ludwigslust, 10 residents were evacuated.
Large apartment fire in Ludwigslust: 10 residents evacuated!
On June 17, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., the fire department was alerted to an apartment fire on Johann-Georg-Barca-Straße in Ludwigslust. A fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment in an apartment building, the exact cause of which is currently unknown. The relevant authorities are on site and have already initiated an investigation into suspicion of negligent arson against unknown persons, reported news.de.
The fire department was deployed with 47 firefighters from the volunteer fire departments from Ludwigslust, Techentin, Kummer and Hornkaten. Thanks to their professional work, they were able to bring the fire under control relatively quickly. Initially, 10 residents of the apartment building were evacuated as a precaution. The city council and the housing authority paid for their accommodation and offered alternative housing options. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the estimated damage was around 500,000 euros.
Evacuation and firefighting work
The situation was a challenge for the fire department and the evacuated residents, but thanks to the quick response, more serious damage was prevented. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the fire while police secured the area surrounding the fire. The scene of the fire was later confiscated by the criminal investigation service in order to be able to advance the investigation in a targeted manner presseportal.de supplemented.
In Germany, the number of such fires is increasing every year, and preventative measures are therefore very important. According to data from feuertrutz.de Comprehensive statistics on fire causes and fire injuries are still incomplete, which underlines the need for effective fire protection concepts. In order to improve safety in apartment buildings, more precise data on fire incidents would be essential.
Recent events show how important it is to act in a timely manner and to be well prepared for emergencies. The events in Ludwigslust are a vivid example of the central role of well-trained emergency services and quick action in an emergency. It is hoped that future investigations will shed light on the causes of the fire and that such incidents will become a thing of the past.