Two fires shake the Lüneburg district: sauna and truck trailer in flames!

Two fires shake the Lüneburg district: sauna and truck trailer in flames!

In the early morning hours of January 22, 2026, there were two fires in the Lüneburg district that kept the fire brigade and police on tenterhooks. The first fire occurred in Wendisch Evern, where a private sauna burst into flames, while the second case involved a truck trailer in Handorf that burned out completely at a showman's business.

The situation in Wendisch Evern turned out to be particularly dramatic. The mother discovered the smoke and immediately woke up her son and his three siblings. During the rescue attempts, the son was injured and had to be taken to hospital. Thank God everyone except him was able to get to safety. The fire brigade was quickly on site and was able to extinguish the fire, but the neighboring house was affected. The damage caused amounts to around 50,000 euros. The sauna itself was confiscated by the police and it has already been pointed out that a technical defect cannot be ruled out as the cause of the fire.

The cause of the fire

According to experts, there are several possible causes of sauna fires, including faulty electrical installations, carelessness during operation and lack of fire protection. Improperly installed sauna heaters and defective sockets can lead to dangerous situations. saunazeit.com also states that regular maintenance by professionals is essential to minimize risks.

The exact cause of the fire in the sauna is currently being investigated by the police. It remains to be seen whether a technical defect or human error caused the fire. The fact that the sauna was located in a courtyard on the first floor, where the fire could easily spread to the roof and other rooms, could also help in the search for answers. This was made even more difficult by the long duration of the extinguishing work, which took place under adverse conditions at temperatures as low as -4°C. The use of road salt to prevent ice formation after the extinguishing process was also necessary.

Truck trailer fire

Meanwhile, about 20 kilometers away, a truck trailer burned in Handorf. The company's employees were quickly on the scene and were able to pull a caravan out of the danger zone with a tractor. However, the trailer burned out completely. The fire brigade also faced challenges here: the extinguishing water froze due to the cold temperatures, and a firefighter was slightly injured when he slipped. But luckily there were no major injuries this time either.

Police have begun investigations into the cause of the fire in both incidents. It is hoped that these investigations will enable important conclusions to be drawn to prevent future fire incidents and establish better safety measures. In any case, it once again shows how dangerous such situations can be and how important quick reactions are.

The day was long and busy for the emergency services. After their mission, the firefighters were able to warm up and recover with a prepared meal in the fire station. The residents in Wendisch Evern, on the other hand, are happy to have escaped uninjured, even if the loss of their sauna is painful.