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Car fire in Leipzig: Investigations started after nighttime inferno!
In Altlindenau, an Audi burned during the night while a Renault was damaged. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Car fire in Leipzig: Investigations started after nighttime inferno!
On the night of Wednesday, October 16, 2025, the police in Leipzig were informed at 3:50 a.m. about a burning vehicle on Prießnitzstrasse. When emergency services arrived, it was discovered that an Audi was on fire. The fire department reacted quickly and was able to extinguish the vehicle. A Renault parked next to it, which was too close to the Audi, was also affected and had damage to the front area. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the incident, but the extent of the property damage is still unclear. The investigation into the cause of the fire has already been initiated to clarify the background to the incident, as the LVZ reports.
This fire on Prießnitzstrasse is not the only incident in Leipzig in recent days. There were several fires on Saturday night, with three Opel Mokka electric cars completely engulfed in flames in the inner courtyard of the Schönefeld town hall. These fires were reported around 12:15 a.m. Here too, the fire brigade arrived quickly and was able to extinguish the vehicles. However, an e-charging station was damaged by the flames. The total damage from this incident is estimated at around 100,000 euros. The police have also initiated proceedings to investigate the cause of the fire in order to investigate exactly how it happened Day24 reported.
Increase in car fires
The frequency of such fires raises questions. In recent weeks and months there have been increasing reports of burning vehicles in various parts of Leipzig. This could potentially be a sign of a larger problem affecting both security and citizens' trust in local infrastructure. The authorities are also required to thoroughly investigate such incidents and, if necessary, take preventative measures.
Developments in these cases will be closely monitored as police and fire departments continue to work to determine the causes of the fire. Residents in the affected areas are worried and wondering what is behind these incidents. Protecting your vehicles and their surroundings is a top priority. The incident on Prießnitzstrasse and the fires at Schönefeld town hall show in an alarming way that there is a need for action.