Scheune in Kittlitz burns down - 150,000 euros damage!

Scheune in Kittlitz burns down - 150,000 euros damage!

on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, there was a devastating fire in Kittlitz near Löbau. Residents reported the fire around 01:30 a.m., and when the first emergency services arrived, the outbuilding of a residential building was already on fire. The Situation was dramatic: in the barn there were a tractor, two lawn tractors and a trailer, all of which were destroyed by the flames. Unfortunately, the building could no longer be saved. The property damage is estimated at around 150,000 euros, and the cause of the fire remains unclear, as mdr

The fire brigade's extinguishing work dragged on until the morning, while the emergency services were still on site to combat possible embers. The enormous heat and the big flames made quick intervention necessary. Several weirs from the area were involved in combating the fire. It is an impressive picture of the courage and the determination of the volunteer firefighters who tackle and do their best in such crisis situations.

fire in a former restaurant in Löbau

Blick reported.

In both cases, it shows how quickly fire can arise and what devastating consequences they can have. According to ifs, the causes of fire are often diverse and range from technical cause to human failure. The exact clarification of these incidents will be crucial to avoid similar disasters in the future.

It remains to be seen how the investigation in Kittlitz and Löbau will continue. The local fire brigade and the police are in close exchange to clarify the background of both fire events. However, it is already clear for the affected residents and the firefighters: the work is far from over, and the cleanup and the rescue of assets will take some time.