Dog causes stove fire in Wittenberg – apartment is on fire!

Dog causes stove fire in Wittenberg – apartment is on fire!

In Wittenberg, more precisely on the Street of Liberation, a remarkable incident occurred that was an extraordinary event for both the residents and the emergency services. On the evening of September 19, 2025, at 9:07 p.m., the fire department was alerted to a fire in an apartment. The fire started when a glass cover on the stove began to smolder and eventually shattered, probably caused by the unfortunate hand of a four-legged roommate - the tenant's dog, who was not at home. Fortunately, the dog was uninjured, but could have been the trigger for the fire alarm and the resulting disaster. The neighbor who heard the smoke alarm informed the tenant, who promptly contacted the emergency services, reports Central German newspaper.

The fire department had its hands full: They opened the apartment, put out the fire and ventilated the area. Thanks to their quick reaction, something worse was prevented and no damage was caused to anyone else. Both full-time security guards and volunteer fire departments from Abtsdorf-Labetz, Pratau and Teuchel were deployed. The police have launched an investigation to clarify exactly what happened.

Fire safety and common causes

When we talk about fires, many people ask themselves how such kitchen accidents can even happen. A study by the public insurers' Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research shows that there are numerous causes of fires in Germany. Technical defects and human error are particularly common, with kitchen fires becoming increasingly important in recent years. Two major causes of fires in residential areas are problems with electrical appliances and improper use of cooking stoves, according to a study that extends to 2024. The current data situation is interesting for anyone who deals with the topic of fire protection. Further information can be found at Statista.

While the incident in Wittenberg ended lightly, it was another fire in Wüstemark, also in Wittenberg, that put the fire department's processes to a tough test. On the same day, the fire department was called to a fire in a single-family home at 10:45 a.m. A thick screen of smoke could already be seen coming from the roof when the police arrived. The fire spread quickly, which fortunately meant that all residents could be brought to safety in time. A resident had to be medically treated on site for a mild dry cough. The emergency services managed to completely extinguish the fire. But the damage was extensive; The fire department assumed it was a total loss and the affected residents are now looking for temporary accommodation with neighbors and relatives. Here, too, an investigation was initiated Day24 reported.