Roofing fire in Bitz: fire brigade in large -scale use!

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Am 12. Mai 2025 brach in Bitz ein Dachstuhlbrand aus. Feuerwehr und Polizei sind im Einsatz, keine Verunglückten.
On May 12, 2025, a roof truss fire broke out in Bitz. The fire brigade and police are in action, no accident. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On Monday afternoon, May 12, 2025, the fire brigade in Bitz was called to a roof truss fire. The incident occurred on Bergstrasse, where the emergency services were quickly on site. The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear. The building is empty so that no people were injured. Around 40 emergency services from the Bitz fire brigade, supported by the Winterlingen fire brigade, the German Red Cross Bitz and the police.

The street was completely closed during the extinguishing work so that the emergency services were not hindered and ensuring security in the area. The fire brigade was well equipped with a total of three vehicles to combat the fire.

background of similar incidents

During the operation, the fire brigade, police and emergency services were mobilized. An investigator from the Görlitz police department took up the cause of the fire. Fortunately, nobody was in the building in this case, which could prevent injuries. Traffic restrictions were necessary, and Heidestraße had to be cordoned off far to ensure security for the emergency services. An advertisement for negligent arson was expected while the investigation was continued.

outlook on the investigation

In view of the repeated cases of roofing fires, the question of the safety of uninhabited buildings in the region arises. The investigations on the causes are still seriously pursued by the responsible authorities in order to quickly identify and eliminate possible sources of danger. Citizens are asked to report suspicious activities and pay attention to their surroundings to avoid similar incidents.

The situation in Bitz continues to be observed and the fire brigade is ready to act immediately in an emergency. The official investigation into the cause of the fire in this and other cases is of great importance to prevent future incidents.

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