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31 Jan 2025

Five fireworks deaths, attacks on first responders and warehouse fire in Germany, January 2025

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  • Fatalities and Injuries: At least five individuals lost their lives due to fireworks-related accidents during New Year's celebrations. Numerous injuries were reported, with some incidents involving illegal or modified pyrotechnics. 

    dw.com

     

  • Attacks on Emergency Services: In cities like Berlin, Hamburg, and Leipzig, emergency responders faced assaults involving fireworks. These attacks resulted in injuries to police officers and firefighters and led to multiple arrests. 

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Warehouse Fire in Hamburg (January 6, 2025):

  • A significant fire broke out in a warehouse in Hamburg, causing extensive property damage. The blaze required a substantial firefighting effort to be brought under control.

    welt.de

     

Bus Accident near Prenzlau (January 15, 2025):

  • A bus traveling from Berlin to Szczecin, Poland, crashed on the A11 highway near Prenzlau. The accident resulted in two fatalities and several injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

    apnews.com

     

Residential Fire in Ulmen (January 19, 2025):

  • In Ulmen, a fire ignited due to a mishap while lighting a wood stove. A 48-year-old woman suffered hand burns while attempting to extinguish the flames, and other family members were treated for smoke inhalation. Fortunately, there was no significant structural damage.

    bild.de