Overview

• On June 13 in Wörth a 57-year-old man accidentally ignited his house while attempting to remove a wasp nest, resulting in major fire damage.
• On June 14 in Wolfschlugen a 41-year-old man sprayed Deospray under a roof tile until heat from the aerosol set the attic insulation alight.
• Firefighters arrived promptly at both scenes and brought the blazes under control before flames spread or anyone was harmed.
• Authorities estimate the damage from the Wolfschlugen fire at several tens of thousands of euros and say the multi-family home remains habitable.
• Police investigations are examining how flammable DIY pest-control methods triggered the fires and are warning residents about the associated risks.