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Big fire in Günzburg: One person rescued, cause unclear!
In Günzburg, a fire broke out in an uninhabited building on January 19th. One person was injured and the fire department was quickly on site.
Big fire in Günzburg: One person rescued, cause unclear!
On Monday evening, January 19, 2026, the fire department in Günzburg was alerted to a fire that had broken out in an uninhabited building on Bahnhofstrasse. At around 5:30 p.m., residents reported the fire, which could be seen on the ground floor of the old pharmacy. The Günzburg volunteer fire department was quickly on the scene and was able to quickly bring the fire under control. However, during the extinguishing work, a person was discovered in the basement of the house who had to be brought to safety. This person received first aid on site from the emergency services and was then transported to hospital. Thanks to the quick action of the emergency services, something worse was prevented.
A serious incident like this raises questions. How did the fire start in a building that has been unoccupied for years? The police must now investigate whether it was a technical defect, human error or even a failure to take security measures. She is supported by the Günzburg police station and the Neu-Ulm police. The area around the building was cordoned off for safety reasons while the fire was extinguished.
Previous fire activity in Günzburg
This event joins a worrying series of fires in the region. There was recently a fire in a restaurant kitchen in the center of Günzburg. According to a report in the Allgäuer Zeitung, which refers to the events on Monday, April 14, 2025, the fire caused material damage of around 100,000 euros. The heavy smoke led to the evacuation of several surrounding buildings; fortunately there were no injuries.
Whenever fire breaks out, the emergency services face enormous challenges. More than 100 fire and rescue services were on site when the fire broke out in the restaurant kitchen. Flames and smoke were evident and the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. It remains to be seen whether a technical defect or human error was responsible for the fire.
Statistics on the causes of fires shed light on the problem
An overview of common causes of fires can be helpful in clarifying such incidents. According to the Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research of Public Insurers (IFS), technical defects and human error can be seen as common triggers for fires. Fire cause statistics published in 2024 show that these proportions are stable, but there is an increase in battery fires. This could be related to the increasing number of battery-powered devices in households. The IFS carries out around 2,000 fire cause investigations every year and has a comprehensive database that is constantly updated. The complete result can be viewed on the IFS website.
The situation in Günzburg shows once again that caution is required, especially in older, uninhabited buildings. Whether through technical inspection, proper security or training of residents - there are many approaches to preventing damage. In a year marked by fires like this one, it is up to each individual to have a good knack for preventing such dangers.
For more information on the various fire incidents in the region and safety measures, see reports from Augsburger Allgemeine and Allgäu newspaper, as well as the current fire cause statistics on the website IFS.