Large deployment in Leipzig-Lößnig: attic fire in high-rise!

Large deployment in Leipzig-Lößnig: attic fire in high-rise!

On Friday morning, June 20, 2025, the emergency services in Leipzig-Lößnig were called for a fire in Hans-Otto-Straße. Around 10 a.m. on the attic of an eleven -storey high -rise, a fire broke out, which resulted in heavy smoke development. The fire brigade, the police and the emergency services were immediately on site to probe the situation and take measures. The lvz reports that an evacuation of the residents was not necessary so far no injuries were reported. The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear, investigations are underway.

In a similar incident in the night of Wednesday, another large -scale operation in Leipzig had to be recorded in parallel. There was a fire in several basement boxes on the site of the "Lange Lene" high -rise in Leipzig southeast. All 50 residents of the affected house entrance were evacuated and temporarily accommodated in a bus from Leipzig transport companies, such as "https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen/leipzig-leipzig-land/brand-wohnhaus-währt-lange-lene-100.html" Target = "_ Blank"> mdr reports . The assignment ended around 2 a.m., most of them were able to return to their apartments. Only one residential unit is no longer habitable.

injured and accidents

In this incident, two people, aged 48 and 88, suffered slight flue gas injuries and were hospitalized. The cause is also unclear for this fire, with the police investigating suspicion of arson. A previous message from the MDR indicates that another fire took place in Leipzig, in which a person took place tragically died.

The authenticity of the causes of fire in Leipzig raises questions, especially considering the recent incidents that endanger the security of the residents. Due to the current situation, the investigation teams work in both cases in order to obtain a clear picture of the causes of fire and to develop possible preventive measures.