Fire in Ellwangen: Stable fire causes millions in damages!

Fire in Ellwangen: Stable fire causes millions in damages!

On June 23, 2025, a stable fire in Ellwangen caused a stir. The fire in a cattle stable caused significant material damage of around 650,000 euros. Fortunately, some animals were saved, which is a small ray of hope considering the situation. The incident comes in the context of a hot weekend in which temperatures of up to 35.4 degrees Celsius in Waghäusel-Kirrlach reached a record high for 2025.

As the Tagesschau reports, this increases the already tense risk of forest fires Baden-Württemberg. The authorities in Korntal-Münchingen are also taking action: A fire on a building materials factory site, which caused material damage of around 1.5 million euros, raises questions. State security and criminal police are investigating possible arson. In particular, the incident is not inconspicuous as Israeli flags were visible nearby, which could indicate a political background.

Prevention of arson

The problems with arson are well known in the construction industry in many places. According to esbsolutions.de, arson is a common cause of fires on construction sites and can have serious consequences, such as loss of historic buildings and unforeseen additional costs. Early detection is crucial for security, which is why flexible and certified systems, such as mobile alarm management systems, are essential.

For example, the REACT app makes it easy to report and locate emergencies and can also be integrated into existing systems to forward warnings to fire departments in real time. This could potentially save lives and minimize fire damage, experts said.

More news from Baden-Württemberg

At the same time there is further news from the region. The Southside Festival took place with 56,000 visitors, a decrease compared to the previous year. In addition, 58 crimes were reported. A fatal accident at a playground in Heidelberg, in which a 39-year-old man died from a falling branch, as well as a U21 European Championship game in which Germany beat Italy 3-2 in the quarter-finals complete the headlines.

While the road traffic reports also deal with traffic jams on the A81 and the weather features isolated showers between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius, attention remains focused on the events in Ellwangen and Korntal-Münchingen.