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Drama in Pöttmes: Fire in a single-family home – residents injured!
On September 12, 2025, a fire broke out in a single-family home in Pöttmes. All residents were uninjured, the cause of the fire is unclear.
Drama in Pöttmes: Fire in a single-family home – residents injured!
On Friday afternoon, September 12, 2025, a fire occurred in a single-family home in Pöttmes, a tranquil town in the Aichach-Friedberg district. The volunteer fire departments from Pöttmes and Klingsmoos as well as a police patrol were alerted around 3 p.m. Thanks to the quick intervention of the fire brigade, the fire was quickly extinguished.
However, the situation was dramatic enough to put everyone present on alert. All residents of the house were able to leave the building independently, although fortunately no serious injuries were reported. A 16-year-old resident suffered minor smoke inhalation, but received the necessary treatment on site and was released after a short time.
Severe property damage and unclear cause of fire
The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, but there are indications that the heavy smoke inside is responsible for the building being currently no longer habitable. The police are still investigating this case. The property damage is estimated to be in the low five-figure range, which represents a considerable burden for the affected residents and their financial situation.
Just a few days ago the reported Fire protection headquarters about the most common causes of fire, including work involving fire hazards. Especially in private households, where hobby work is often carried out, dangerous situations can quickly arise if devices such as hot glue guns or soldering irons are handled carelessly. The use of such devices should always be supervised by trained personnel or even avoided altogether, especially when it comes to everyday craft work.
The importance of comprehensive fire and occupational safety is now clearer than ever. In companies, it is important to follow all safety measures and, if possible, replace fire-hazardous work with cold processes. Even in private settings, everyone should ensure that work with the potential to cause fire should be handled with care and caution.
The events in Pöttmes show that a good hand when dealing with flammable materials and devices is essential. Only through prevention and education can the risk of such dangerous incidents be reduced. In addition to damage reporting, it will be important to raise awareness of fire safety and safety precautions among the population in order to avoid such incidents in the future.