Brand in the Goslarer Hotel: Lieze dryer panic guests!

Brand in the Goslarer Hotel: Lieze dryer panic guests!

In the night of July 2, 2025, the fire brigade in Goslar was alerted to a fire in a hotel in Triftstraße. The fire alarm system of the house triggered around 10:06 p.m. The hotel recently received a variety of guests when a confirmed fire occurred on the basement. As Regionalheute.de reported, knew city fire chief Christian Hellmeier that the fire was caused by a laundry rocker that had caught fire.

The upcoming use was mastered quickly and professionally by the Hahnenklee-Bockswiese fire brigade and the Clausthal-Zellerfeld fire department. An employee of the hotel who made extinguishing attempts before the fire brigade arrived, unfortunately a slight flue gas poisoning suffered and was taken to the hospital for further medical care. Thanks to the prudent action of the hotel staff, between 200 and 300 guests could be evacuated as a precaution, which was calm and orderly.

causes of fire and safety instructions

The threat from the tumble dryer should not be underestimated. Dr. Rolf Voigtländer, Managing Director of the Kiel Institute for Damage Prevention and Damage Research, indicates that every second household in Germany is equipped with such a device. Track dryers are even responsible for around 15% of the electrical fires, reports Elektrikerwissen.de .

The risks can increase, especially if the devices are operated unattended. Frequent causes of fire are dust collections on electrical components, improper use or simply a fully stuffed capacitor. Heating, moist air and fluff are a dangerous combination that can meet in a room.

experts therefore recommend that the tumble dryer never run unattended and pay attention to regular maintenance. Lift should be cleaned after each use and the devices should be set up in well -ventilated rooms. Smoke detectors can warn of a fire at an early stage and thus prevent major damage.

quick help on site

The fire brigade was able to act quickly and brought the dryer outside, where ventilation measures could take place. Around 45 emergency services were on site and made a significant contribution to the fact that the fire was quickly brought under control. Around 11 p.m., the evacuated guests were allowed to return to their rooms. Despite the small fire, the logistical effort that the fire brigade had to do was considerable.

The events in Goslar are an urgent indication that security measures are absolutely necessary when using electrical devices such as tumble dryers. Constant vigilance can help to avoid worse incidents and to ensure the safety of the residents.