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Clouds of smoke over Böhlitz-Ehrenberg: major fire in an empty building!
A fire in Leipzig's Bölitz-Ehrenberg led to heavy smoke. The fire brigade was on duty and no injuries were reported.
Clouds of smoke over Böhlitz-Ehrenberg: major fire in an empty building!
On Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2025, a spectacular fire occurred in an empty building on Fabrikstrasse in the Böhlitz-Ehrenberg district of Leipzig. Loud lvz.de The first alarm was triggered around 12 p.m. The heavy smoke, which was visible from a distance, caused a lot of commotion in the area and led to numerous alarms.
Seven fire engines and around 35 firefighters were deployed. The population was immediately informed via the Leipzig app and the NINA warning app. Residents were advised to keep windows closed and avoid the area, while motorists were asked to avoid the area or follow the instructions of emergency services. Fortunately, according to initial information, there were no injuries.
Challenges during extinguishing work
The extinguishing work proved difficult because the building was classified as at risk of collapse. A total of around 170 to 200 square meters of area were in flames. Part of the building had to be demolished after the fire was extinguished because it was badly damaged. However, the fire department was able to successfully extinguish the fire while the police were also at the scene to monitor the situation. The Leipzig Police Department confirmed the fire upon request, and the Day24 stated that the warning app NINA became active due to the smoke.
It is currently being examined whether a fire investigator will be called in to clarify the cause of the fire. The exact amount of property damage also still needs to be determined.
Fire damage from statistics
In this context, it is worth taking a look at the general statistics. According to an analysis by the IFS Fire damage was a serious issue last year, which represents a challenge for many municipalities in Germany.
At the end of the operation, residents received the all-clear via the Leipzig app at 3 p.m. Nevertheless, the issue of fire protection and safety in empty buildings remains an important concern for the entire city.