Electrical Fault Confirmed as Cause of Fatal Fire in Mittelsachsen

Two elderly residents died in a house fire in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, with investigations ongoing to assess the damage.

A house fire on March 30, 2025, in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, Mittelsachsen, claimed the lives of an 84-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man.
Authorities have confirmed that the fire was caused by a technical defect in the house's electrical system.
Firefighters used breathing apparatus and a ladder to combat the flames but discovered the victims deceased during the operation.
The fire was reported to emergency services at approximately 8:50 PM on Sunday evening, with no other injuries reported.
The full extent of the property damage remains under investigation as authorities continue their assessment.