Fire in Möckmühl: Barn dark flames – three houses affected!

Fire in Möckmühl: Barn dark flames – three houses affected!

On Monday afternoon, June 9, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in a barn in the center of Möckmühl-Bittelbronn (Heilbronn district). Loud SWR The fire department and police received several emergency calls around 12:30 p.m. as the flames grew larger and spread to three neighboring homes. The barn burned down completely and could no longer be saved by the fire department.

Thanks to the efforts of the fire brigade, several cats were saved from a smoke-filled outbuilding. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but it remains unclear whether the affected houses are still habitable. The extinguishing work lasted until around 3 p.m., while a danger warning about smoke nuisance was temporarily issued via the NINA warning app.

Investigation into the cause of the fire

The cause of the fire is currently unclear. This uncertainty is reinforced by another incident in the region that already took place on Monday, June 4, 2024. A residential building in Möckmühl-Bittelbronn also burned down at this time. According to a report by Echo24 This fire was classified as arson and a 31-year-old man was suspected of setting several fires.

After the strange act, the suspect fled on foot in the direction of Möckmühl, but was later arrested by the police. Due to his mental condition, he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The material damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros. Fortunately, the fire brigade was able to put out the fire in time, which prevented anything worse from happening.

The police in Möckmühl are still investigating serious arson and have to clarify the exact background to the crime.