Advent Wreath Fires Injure One Elderly Woman, Prompt Emergency Responses

Separate incidents in Germany highlight fire risks from Advent wreaths, with one woman seriously injured and another fire quickly contained.

An 84-year-old woman in Karlsruhe suffered severe injuries while attempting to extinguish a fire caused by her Advent wreath and was airlifted to a hospital.
Police in Karlsruhe have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which occurred on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
In a separate incident in Bochum, an Advent wreath fire at a senior living facility was swiftly extinguished by a staff member, preventing further damage.
The Bochum fire caused minor damage to a table and required ventilation of the affected area, but no injuries were reported.
Fire safety concerns around Advent wreaths remain significant, especially during the holiday season, as shown by these two incidents on the same day.