Overview

• A hostel fire in Pszow, Poland, claimed five lives and injured twelve, with investigations revealing the operator lacked proper licensing.
• A residential fire in Herne, Germany, resulted in the rescue of two people and two animals, though a volunteer firefighter sustained an arm injury.
• Duisburg saw two major roof fires in abandoned structures, with one incident marking the third in just weeks, raising questions about potential arson connections.
• A barn fire near Helmbrechts led to injuries when a fleeing cow struck a man, while firefighters and local farmers worked to prevent further damage.
• Two residential buildings in Leegebruch, Germany, were severely damaged by fire, with no injuries reported, but criminal investigations into the cause are underway.