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Heroic act in the Allgäu: Fire brigade saves children from a burning house!
Fire in Wangen: Brave neighbors save woman from burning apartment. Firefighters prevent spread. 100,000 euros in property damage.
Heroic act in the Allgäu: Fire brigade saves children from a burning house!
On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, dramatic scenes occurred in Deuchelried, a district of Wangen. An apartment fire that was caused by a defective heating pad in an adjoining room not only presented the fire department with major challenges, but also called on courageous neighbors to carry out quick rescue operations. According to the Allgäu newspaper The fire was started in the evening around 7:30 p.m. and broke out in the apartment of a 58-year-old woman, who didn't even notice the fire at that time.
The flames quickly spread through the first floor, sending smoke and heat into the stairwell. A 66-year-old neighbor immediately informed the fire department. As reported by the emergency services Swabian newspaper According to reports, the neighbor even tried to put out the fire herself, but sustained serious injuries. She was taken to a special clinic. The 58-year-old also needed medical care and was taken to hospital.
Firefighting and damage assessment
The Wangen fire department was alerted and was quickly on site with a complete fire engine and around 60 emergency services. The fire was quickly brought under control and prevented from spreading to other floors. Despite this quick reaction, the property damage is estimated at around 100,000 euros and the apartment has become uninhabitable because it is heavily covered in soot. Fire brigade commander Christoph Bock emphasized the dangers of defective devices and advised always unplugging heating pads and blankets after use.
Particularly impressive was the heroic rescue of the two small children from the burning house by two carpenters who happened to be nearby. These brave men noticed the rising smoke and took immediate action. They rushed into the building and were able to get the children to safety at the last minute before the fire engulfed the entire apartment. This courageous intervention is being carried out by the Allgäu newspaper highlighted as extremely remarkable.
Overall, this incident highlights the importance of quick reactions and the danger that defective electrical devices can pose. The city of Wangen will continue to promote fire safety education measures to avoid such dangerous situations in the future.