Fire on the roof of the University of Bayreuth: Investigations after celebration!
Fire on the roof of the University of Bayreuth: Investigations after celebration!
On June 27, 2025, there was a fire at the University of Bayreuth at around 10:30 a.m. on the roof of a building. Eyewitnesses noticed smoke and immediately alerted the fire brigade, rescue workers and the university secretariat. The fire area, which included around 20 square meters, was on a green roof that was damaged according to the first reports. Employees of the faculty bravely brought a fire extinguishing hose out of the stairwell and began to extinguish the fire itself. Shortly afterwards, the fire brigade moved in with special devices to check the fire site with a thermal imaging camera and to dismantle the charred areas.
Fortunately, there was no danger for the university's employees or students. When checking the fire site, the emergency services came across several beer table sets, chairs, tables and even a cool grill. These finds suggest that a celebration had taken place on the roof, although such events are expressly prohibited on the university's premises. Obviously, this rule was disregarded, which caused the police to initiate an investigation into the exact cause of the fire. Initially, it was incorrectly reported that the incident had already taken place on Thursday, but the exact data has now been corrected. [KURIER] reports that the fire brigade and the university management were able to quickly control the situation.Investigations after celebration on the roof
Witnesses report a celebration in which the remains of charcoal were discovered on the fire. This increases the assumption that improper use of fire and grilling devices has led to the incident. In fact, such fire-threatening work are among the most common causes of fire, as the Brandschutz-zentrale . It is recommended to exercise extreme caution when using devices that can lead to foci.
The university management has once again underlined the high priority of fire protection due to this incident. Fire -threatening activities, whether planned or unintentionally, should never be treated lightly. Especially on festive occasions, the enjoyment can quickly turn into a dangerous scenario, as this case shows.
The investigation remains exciting. Those responsible for the celebration on the roof had to put up with the question of whether they showed a good knack in dealing with the fire dangerous devices. Such an incident could not only result in legal consequences, but also redefine the security standards at the university.
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