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Explosion in Kiel: Injured by kerosene lamp in apartment!
On January 19, 2026, an explosion caused by a petroleum lamp occurred in an apartment in Kiel-Gaarden, injuring two people.
Explosion in Kiel: Injured by kerosene lamp in apartment!
An incident occurred in Kiel city center today that caused excitement among the residents of the Gaarden district. At around 7 a.m. the fire department was called to an apartment where an explosion had occurred. The cause turned out to be a kerosene lamp, which led to significant property damage. One person suffered minor injuries in the incident, but fortunately they were not more serious.
The explosion left its mark - not only in the affected apartment, where windows were broken and walls were damaged, but also outside. A car that was parked in front of the apartment building was also affected by the pressure wave. The fire department was on site immediately and was able to prevent anything worse from happening.
Habitability of the building under review
Structural engineers are currently checking the habitability of the building on Blitzstrasse. There is concern that the structure is at risk from the explosion. We are waiting here to see whether all apartments can continue to be safely inhabited.
But how exactly does such an explosion work? Baua.de explains the basics: An explosion can occur as a deflagration, in which a chemical reaction with flame formation and subsonic speed takes place. It is important that there is enough oxygen. On the other hand, there is also detonation, in which the chemical reaction occurs at supersonic speeds and forms a shock wave.
Consequences of the explosion
In this case, the pressure wave created by the explosion in the building not only blew out the windows, but also caused walls to collapse and damage surrounding objects. Such air blasts are very often responsible for shattered windows and damage to walls. In addition, there are thermal effects from the flames that can arise and pose health risks.
Nevertheless, compared to the impact of air blasts, the effects of detonations are generally smaller. In this incident, the extent of damage is also influenced by the structure of the building and the load-bearing capacity of the walls. The precise analysis will show whether and in what form the building can continue to be used.
For those affected, the question now arises as to what happens next. The first step is to ensure the safety of the residents and the integrity of the building while the fire department completes the operation and begins to calm the situation.