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Car completely burned down at Lake Kulkwitz – danger to the surrounding area averted!
A car burned at Lake Kulkwitz in Leipzig, while a couple got stuck in the eastern bank. Police are investigating.
Car completely burned down at Lake Kulkwitz – danger to the surrounding area averted!
On Sunday night, a nearby car burned down completely at Lake Kulkwitz in Leipzig. The incident happened around 1 a.m. in a parking lot on Seestrasse. The exact reasons for the fire are still unknown, but the flames threatened to spread to the surrounding dry trees and bushes. Thanks to the quick action of the alerted fire department and the police, the fire was prevented from spreading, which averted a possible forest fire. No one was injured, the property damage amounts to several thousand euros. The police have started an investigation into the cause of the fire. This is reported by the LVZ.
Lake Kulkwitz is not only a popular destination for nature lovers, but has also made several headlines in the past. For example, on April 23, 2025, a Latvian couple was mentioned in the media in a bizarre incident near the eastern shore of the lake. The two vacationers had tried to turn around at the dog beach and the rear tires of their vehicle ended up in the lake.
Bizarre incident with a stuck car
The intervention of the fire brigade and police was necessary when the couple could not free their car themselves. Despite their attempts with shovels and spades, the vehicle got stuck. The circumstances of the incident raise questions as access to the lake is only possible via footpaths and cycle paths. This led to a report for violations of the road traffic regulations and the nature conservation law. The fire department determined that the stuck car posed no danger to the environment.
The incident at Lake Kulkwitz shows that the region is not just a resort, but also has its challenges. Whether it's fires or unexpected accidents, both the police and fire departments have always responded quickly in the past. The investigation into the current fire is ongoing, while the memories of the Latvian couple's strange rescue operation continue to be present in the minds of local residents.