Lieze dryer in Ludwigsau: Fire brigade saves house in front of the major fire!

Lieze dryer in Ludwigsau: Fire brigade saves house in front of the major fire!

On Friday morning, February 14, 2025, the municipality of Ludwigsau, in the Friedlos district, occurred to a fire that was triggered by a tumble dryer. At 11 a.m., a homeowner reported that the device had caught fire. He tried to extinguish the fire himself, but suffered flue gas poisoning and had to be taken to the hospital. Fortunately, the fire brigade was able to intervene quickly and prevent worse things, since the fire already spread to the entire room on the ground floor. A total of 34 emergency services from various fire departments were on site to combat the fire and to stabilize the Situation.

Mayor Patrick Kuhn (SPD) found out about the state of affairs. So far, the police have not yet determined both the amount of damage and the exact cause of the fire. This incident throws a light on the dangers of tumble dryers, which according to an analysis of the IFS represent the most common fire causers under electrical appliances.

Frequent causes of fire by electrical appliances

As can be seen from the data of the Institute for Damage Control and Damage Research by the public insurers (IFS), the lingerie dryer between 2012 and 2017 is the leaders in the causes of fire among electrical appliances. Cooling devices and dishwasher follow in the second and third place. Around a third of all fires in buildings are triggered by electrical causes, while human misconduct results in every fifth fire, according to the test results of the ifs.

The proportion of causes of fire due to electricity shows a stable distribution, with electrical devices make up a total of 54 % of the fires. In particular, insulation damage, loose contacts and technical malfunctions are common triggers for electrical fires. Isolation damage can produce temperatures of over 4,000 ° C, which is a significant danger.

experts warn of the high fire risks associated with "white goods". Above all, this includes operation with 230 volts network voltage, the presence of heating devices and moisture in the device into the device. Caution should be exercised in particular when using multiple socket strips, since overload or mechanical damage can quickly lead to dangerous situations.

In order to minimize the risk of fires, experts recommend having the electrical systems checked by specialist companies every four years. In view of the increasing number of fires caused by lithium batteries and batteries, it is also advisable to follow manufacturers and use suitable chargers.