Large fire in Büttelborn: two injuries after a house fire!

Large fire in Büttelborn: two injuries after a house fire!

On January 8, 2025, Büttelborn-Workfelden (Groß-Gerau district) took a devastating fire in a residential building that was the home of a family of five. The alarming fire message was transmitted to the central control center Groß-Gerau at 7:54 p.m. At the time of the outbreak of the fire, there was only one family member in the house, while the others quickly returned after discovering the fire to help.

The fire brigade had to react quickly to prevent the flames from spreading to the roof structure. In addition to the local associations from Büttelborn, Worfelden, Klein-Gerau and Groß-Gerau, two ambulances, an emergency operating vehicle and three police patrols were also used. Despite the rapid reaction of the emergency services, two people had to be taken to the hospital after the extinguishing work.

damage and investigation

The cause of the fire and the exact property damage are currently still unclear. As the Giessener Allgemeine Groß-Gerau the investigation.

fires in residential buildings represent a serious risk, and a comprehensive analysis of the causes of fire could help prevent future incidents. According to Feuertrutz there is no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics in Germany that could provide valuable information to improve fire protection. Regular updates and additions are essential to continuously improve the security status.

The tragedy in Büttelborn could be another impetus to point out the need for fire protection measures, especially in residential areas where families live. It remains to be hoped that the families concerned will quickly receive help and support, while the investigation to clarify the cause of the fire will be continued.

For the region, this incident is an additional wake -up call to deal more intensively with the topic of fire protection and take preventive measures. This is the only way to minimize risks and ensure the security of the residents.