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Fire in Hohenwarsleben: Police are looking for witnesses after the gazebo fire!
In Hohenwarsleben, Börde, a gazebo is fully engulfed in flames after a fire. Police are investigating, looking for witnesses.
Fire in Hohenwarsleben: Police are looking for witnesses after the gazebo fire!
On the night of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the fire department in Hohenwarsleben (Börde district) was alerted to an operation that was extremely dramatic for everyone involved. Shortly after 11 p.m., the emergency call came in about a fire in a gazebo on Hermsdorfer Strasse. When the first emergency services arrived, the building was already fully ablaze, which made extinguishing the fire a major challenge. The fire brigade from the surrounding towns was quickly called in to help prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring properties. Overall, the extinguishing work lasted until around 1:30 a.m., as Magdeburg Klickt reports.
Fortunately, a technical defect or spontaneous combustion could be ruled out following initial findings. However, the exact circumstances of the fire remain unclear and arson cannot be ruled out. The police are therefore investigating and looking for possible witnesses who could help clarify the incident. Haldensleben police officers are asking witnesses to call 03904/478-0.
Damage and consequences
The damage caused is estimated at around 30,000 euros. Such incidents also shed light on the common causes of fires, which are often caused by human error or negligent behavior. According to a study by the IFS, which was published in the [Causation Statistics for Fire Damage 2024](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenaktien/ursachenrechner-brandschaeden-2024/), improper handling of fire and technical defects are the main reasons for fires. Given these statistics, it is even more important that everyone pays attention and, above all, keeps a close eye on gazebos and similar structures.
The municipality of Hohenwarsleben will certainly do everything in its power to prevent similar incidents in the future. While the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, it remains to be seen whether new findings will come to light that will reassure citizens or require additional measures.