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Major fire in Rollwitz: garage complex in flames, 40,000 euros in damage!
On October 4, 2025, a major fire broke out in Rollwitz, Western Pomerania-Greifswald, destroying a garage complex. According to initial estimates, the damage is around 40,000 euros. Criminal police are investigating negligent arson.
Major fire in Rollwitz: garage complex in flames, 40,000 euros in damage!
In Rollwitz, Vorpommern-Greifswald district, there was a devastating fire on Friday afternoon that completely engulfed a garage with twelve units. The fire brigade operation was large-scale: around 61 firefighters arrived with nine vehicles to control the flames. Despite their efforts, the facility was already fully ablaze when the emergency services arrived. The extinguishing work lasted until late afternoon until the fire was finally extinguished. The total damage caused is estimated at around 40,000 euros, although the damage to the individual garage units and their contents is still unclear, as stern.de reports.
The garage complex, which was built during the GDR era, was a place where many citizens stored their vehicles and tools. The loss is not only of a material nature, but also affects the quality of life of the residents who lost part of their everyday life as a result of the fire. The criminal police are now also involved and are investigating based on evidence of negligent arson. This could mean that human error or technical defects played a role in the cause of the fire. Details about the exact circumstances are now being clarified by the investigators, as zeit.de adds.
A look at the causes of the fire
In light of current events, let's take a look at the general fire cause statistics in Germany. The Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research (IFS) recently published a comprehensive analysis showing that electricity and human error are the most common causes of fires in residential areas. In addition, there has been an increase in battery fires due to the increasing popularity of battery-powered devices. This information can help raise awareness about fire safety and prevention. Further details can be found on the IFS website at feuertrutz.de.
The concerns about safety and fire protection are therefore not unfounded. Every year, the IFS carries out around 2,000 fire cause investigations and documents the results in a damage database. This information is critical to developing preventive measures and preventing future fires.