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Chaos in Eisenach: Unknown people trigger fire alarms several times!
In Eisenach, several fire alarm systems were allegedly triggered improperly on July 13, 2025. Police are looking for witnesses.
Chaos in Eisenach: Unknown people trigger fire alarms several times!
On July 13, 2025, there was an alarming series of false alarms in Eisenach that caused the police and fire departments to be called into action several times. These alarms, which are presumably triggered intentionally, not only raise questions, but also entail considerable costs and risks. How Gotha Current According to reports, the fire alarm system at the main train station was triggered twice at short intervals, and a similar incident also occurred in a shopping park.
The alarm began at 2:50 p.m. with a first alarm at the main train station. Immediately afterwards, at 3:15 p.m., the fire alarm system in the Bleichrasen shopping park went off. There were reports of a deliberate false alarm in the stairwell. Another alarm was also raised at 4:18 p.m. in the station center on Bahnhofstrasse. During all of these operations no fire was detected. The police are asking the public for information about suspicious people, especially in the entrance area of the main train station. Information can be reported under reference numbers 0180265/2025, 0180264/2025 and 0180316/2025.
The effects of false alarms
The repeated false alarms are not only annoying, but also cause significant costs. How Occupational safety autumn notes, false alarms often result in the evacuation of affected areas, disrupting production processes and resulting in financial losses. It becomes particularly critical when the fire alarm systems are directly connected to the fire department control center - fees can quickly rise to over 1000 euros.
The legal consequences should also not be neglected: anyone who intentionally triggers a false alarm is committing a criminal offense and can face fines or even prison sentences of up to one year. This is particularly worrying because perpetrators usually know that there is no real emergency.
Causes and prevention
But why do such false alarms occur in the first place? According to the information in Press portal Various factors such as external influences, defective systems or inadequate maintenance can be the reason. To reduce the likelihood of false alarms, fire alarm systems must be installed professionally and maintained regularly. Not only technical measures are relevant, but also personnel ones, such as manual alarm verification by trained staff.
The incidents in Eisenach are a clear indication that there is a need for action here. It remains to be hoped that the investigation will quickly lead to success and that such wanton actions can be prevented in the future. Deliberately triggering alarms can not only endanger lives, but can also put unnecessary strain on emergency services. Police encourage anyone who notices suspicious people or situations to come forward and contribute to a safer environment.