Overview

• The fire broke out on the second floor of a residential building in Egelsbach on May 2, 2025, quickly spreading to the roof and rendering the structure uninhabitable.
• All 20 residents evacuated safely, with some finding temporary shelter with friends and others relocated to hotels.
• Firefighting efforts, involving approximately 100 personnel, were hindered by overhead power lines, a burned-away staircase, and the fire's spread to the roof.
• The city administration ordered power lines to be shut down, causing temporary outages in nearby homes, while heavy smoke prompted public warnings affecting Egelsbach and neighboring Langen.
• Police estimate material damages at €2 million and continue to investigate the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined.