Kücheninferno in Thuringia: Kloß-Fritz helps affected family!

Kücheninferno in Thuringia: Kloß-Fritz helps affected family!

in Unterrohn, a small town in Thuringia near Bad Salzungen, a tragic kitchen fire completely turned the life of an older couple upside down. On June 15, 2025, Helga (68) and Egon N. (69) wanted to treat themselves to a cozy Sunday with Thuringian dumplings. But when the dumpling water dripped into the pan with hot fat while pouring it out, a devastating "fat cloud" developed and sparked explosively. According to thueringen24.de, an infernal fire then broke out in the kitchen. A loud bang announced the catastrophe, which could only be ended with the demolition of the house.

Despite the bold efforts of the couple to extinguish the fire themselves, the fire brigade remained powerless with a good 20 emergency vehicles and hours of work. In the end, the half -timbered house was completely destroyed, and the two had to be taken to the hospital for suspected flue gas poisoning. The damage amounts to around 80,000 euros, and the criminal police have started the investigation into the cause of the damage. It is a sad memory of how quickly the misfortune can strike-especially in kitchens that are often explained by overheated oils and fats to the fire source, as the KFV explains.

help for those affected

The couple are now without home and have. The son -in -law has already launched a fundraising campaign for "Gofundme" to help the family in this difficult time. In addition to the urgent financial support, the well-known pop singer Fritz Wagner, better known as "Kloß-Fritz", also offered his help. He plans a benefit event under the motto "Kloß in concert" and does without his fee to support the affected family. As reports [bild.de] (https://www.bild.de/regional/thueringen/klens-drama in-thueringen-fett-Exploded-Familie-Lewer-lier-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-Haus-690EAA695B), the Schlagerschloss in Eisfeld will also offer its support by free of charge and the restaurant puts.

In this context, the fire brigade has urged to delete burning fat with water, as this can lead to an explosion. Instead, it is advisable to take the pot from the stove and cover with a lid, as well as to have a special fat fire extinguisher. In Austria, where an average of 562 fires per year were registered by overheated oil and fat from 2019 to 2023, this is a pressing warning that should not be ignored in Germany either.

In the meantime, the affected family remains dependent on help. The heartlessness of fate has brought it into a dramatic situation, but through the solidarity of the community and the planned benefit event, the hope of a better future for Helga and Egon N.