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Fire inferno in Ansbach: 4 injured and millions in damage after New Year's Eve fire!
In Ansbach there was a major fire in an apartment building on New Year's Eve. Four injured, two million euros in damage.
Fire inferno in Ansbach: 4 injured and millions in damage after New Year's Eve fire!
On New Year's Eve, more precisely shortly after midnight on January 1st, 2026, a devastating fire occurred in an apartment building on Herbartstrasse in Ansbach. The large-scale deployment of the fire brigade, technical relief agency, rescue services and even support from surrounding fire departments and the US Army was necessary to bring the situation under control. According to initial information, four people were injured, with one person having to be rescued from the third floor due to smoke intoxication. A total of around 40 residents had to be brought to safety, many of them were temporarily accommodated in a hall opposite and thus experienced a bad start to the year. As [sueddeutsche.de](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/grossbrand-ansbach-verleute-millionen Schaden-li.3362051) reports, the estimated property damage has already risen to at least two million euros.
The fire brigade had to struggle with meter-high flames that were visible from afar and made extinguishing work difficult. New sources of fire were repeatedly discovered in the apartments, which made the situation even more precarious. The original alarm keyword “Room fire with danger to people” was increased to “B5” after the extent of the fire was investigated, which indicates a massive risk. Despite the great effort, the cause of the fire was still unclear at the time of reporting; Nevertheless, it is known that the building was clad in wood, which may have contributed to the fire spreading more quickly, as [infranken.de](https://www.infranken.de/lk/ansbach/blaulicht/feuerinferno-in-neujahrsnacht-brand-mehrfamilienhaus-millionen Schaden-ansbach-art-6304536) states.
Challenges in fire protection
The events in Ansbach are once again an example of the challenges that exist in fire protection, especially in buildings clad with combustible materials such as wood. According to the vfdb fire damage statistics Kitchens are one of the most common fire sources in residential buildings, and 83% of fires occur on the second floor. Statistics also show that fires cause greater damage between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., even though they occur less frequently. The data is crucial for developing optimal fire protection strategies and for taking new fire risks into account, such as those caused by electromobility.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing. The police have not yet released any information about possible triggers. In the meantime, the focus remains on preventing such tragic incidents in the future and raising awareness about fire safety. The situation in Ansbach could serve as an impetus to think about preventative measures and to integrate sustainable concepts in the construction industry.