Clouds over Böhlitz-Ehrenberg: big fire in an empty building!

Clouds over Böhlitz-Ehrenberg: big fire in an empty building!

On Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2025, a spectacular fire occurred in an empty building in Fabrikstrasse in the Böhlitz-Ehrenberg district, Leipzig. According to lvz.de , the first alarm was triggered at 12 o'clock. The strong smoke, which was visible from a distance, caused plenty of excitement in the area and led to numerous alarms.

were in use seven fire engines and around 35 firefighters. The population was immediately informed about the Leipzig app and the Nina Warn app. Local residents were pointed out to keep windows closed and avoid the area of ​​application, while drivers were asked to avoid the area spacious or to follow the instructions of the emergency services. Fortunately, according to initial information, there was no injuries.

challenges in the extinguishing work

The extinguishing work was difficult because the building was classified as at risk of collapse. A total of around 170 to 200 square meters of space were on fire. Part of the building had to be demolished after the extinguishing work because it was badly damaged. However, the fire brigade was able to successfully extinguish the fire, while the police were also on site to monitor the situation. The Leipzig police directorate confirmed the fire on request, and the Tag24 Warn app Nina became active due to the smoke development.

It is currently being checked whether a fire caused of fire is being consulted in order to clarify the cause of the fire. The exact amount of property damage must also be determined.

fire damage from statistics

In this context, it is worth taking a look at the general statistics. According to an analysis of the ifs , fire damage was a serious topic last year, which is a challenge for many municipalities in Germany.

At the end of the operation, the residents received all -clear at 3 p.m. on the Leipzig app. Nevertheless, the topic of fire protection and security in empty buildings remains an important concern for the entire city.