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Bin Blaze in Nagold Guts Vehicles and Homes as Police Probe Cause

Early damage estimates range widely, with police notices citing losses above €1 million.

Overview

  • Authorities say the fire began in a paper waste container in Nagold (Calw district) and spread to a motorhome, a carport and adjacent houses.
  • Firefighters extinguished the blaze and reported no injuries after residents left the buildings before crews arrived.
  • Police reports and local coverage indicate two houses were rendered uninhabitable, while officials continue to assess the condition of neighboring homes.
  • Initial tallies diverge sharply, with one estimate at roughly €300,000–€400,000 and another placing losses at more than €1 million.
  • Investigators have opened an inquiry into the cause, and officials said a motorhome and another vehicle burned out during the incident.