Fire drama in Gäufelden: mobile home and hedge in flames!
A mobile home and a thuja hedge burned in Gäufelden-Öschelbronn. Firefighters prevented anything worse from happening. Looking for clues.

Fire drama in Gäufelden: mobile home and hedge in flames!
On Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2025, the fire department in Gäufelden-Öschelbronn was alerted to a fire. At around 3:20 p.m. a fire broke out in the leisure property on Mötzinger Strasse, which affected several properties. A thuja hedge about six meters high and a mobile home were affected, which burned down to the base frame during the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently unclear. The fire brigade deployed a large force to prevent the flames from spreading. Thanks to their quick reaction, the fire was successfully stopped from spreading to an adjacent garden shed. Despite the successful firefighting, the total damage amounts to around 5,000 euros, as reported by Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
The damage situation
The press portal also describes that the fire not only affected the mobile home, but also various garden furniture. The heavy, meter-high smoke development made the entire situation particularly worrying. Fire brigade crews were quickly on site and were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
The police in Herrenberg are asking for relevant information from witnesses in connection with this incident. Anyone who can contribute something observed to the fire is encouraged to call 07032 / 27080 or send an email to herrenberg.prev@polizei.bwl.de.
Overall, it can be said that the fire brigade was able to prevent something worse from happening thanks to their quick action. However, the exact cause of the fire remains a mystery and investigations are ongoing.