Overview
- An early-morning blast around 5 a.m. destroyed a double-family house on Josefstraße in Albstadt-Tailfingen, causing a total collapse.
- The dead were a family aged 33, 30 and six, recovered after hours of searching by roughly 200 responders with search dogs.
- Several neighboring houses sustained heavy damage, residents were evacuated, and psychosocial support was provided, with no injuries reported among neighbors.
- Authorities cut gas to the street as a precaution and the mayor said there is no reason to fear further explosions, with supply expected to be restored to nearby homes later.
- Investigators are working to determine the exact cause as winter weather and temporary power and water disruptions complicated the emergency response.