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Fire disaster in Brunsbüttel: St. Paul's Church badly damaged!
In Brunsbüttel, the Pauluskirche burned on the night of November 1, 2025; Firefighters prevented major damage.
Fire disaster in Brunsbüttel: St. Paul's Church badly damaged!
On the night of Saturday, November 3rd, 2025, the Pauluskirche in Brunsbüttel turned into an inferno. The fire department was alerted around 11:30 p.m. when the roof of the listed church was fully ablaze. How NDR According to reports, the first emergency services were initially confronted with a dramatic situation: flames were coming out of the roof and parts of the building were in danger of falling.
Under the leadership of community fire chief Lars Kumbartzky, around 90 firefighters from the Brunsbüttel volunteer fire department and comrades from Eddelak went to the scene. Through the efficient use of two turntable ladders, the fire was finally brought under control before it spread to adjacent buildings such as the church tower, the pastorate and the parish hall. Nevertheless, the roof of the church was completely destroyed and the interior was affected by massive water damage.
Community in shock
The extent of the damage is significant. The police estimate the costs to be several million euros. Pastor Peter Marten, who is temporarily living in his van, had to leave the pastorate because it was also affected by the fire. “It’s just terrible to experience so much loss,” said one affected community member. The Pauluskirche, built in 1915 and a cultural and historical landmark of the city, is now considered to be in danger of collapse, which is why the nave remains closed.
A bizarre memory remains of the dramatic night: while the fire brigade fought the flames, the church bells rang. A picture of horror that will haunt the residents of Brunsbüttel for a long time. The criminal police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The area around the church is now closed and insurance measures are in progress.
Fire protection problems
The events in Brunsbüttel cast a shadow on the current fire protection situation in Germany. There is a lack of comprehensive and uniform fire statistics, which makes the analysis and prevention of fires more difficult FeuerTrutz is to be read. It is high time for those responsible to take measures to avoid future fire disasters like the one in Brunsbüttel.
St. Paul's Church, which holds many personal stories and memories in the community, not only has architectural value, but is also an important community place. The loss of the roof structure and the planned barriers, which are to be put up on Tuesday, are causing a feeling of concern among residents.
The population now hopes that the cause of the fire will be clarified soon and will closely follow the measures to restore the church.