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Fire Damages Vacant House Opposite Triberg’s Giant Cuckoo Clock

Investigators have begun examining the fire’s unclear origin after crews contained the blaze swiftly late Wednesday.

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Overview

  • The roof structure of a vacant house opposite the world’s largest cuckoo clock in Triberg caught fire late Wednesday.
  • Fire crews extinguished the blaze quickly, ensuring the nearby attraction was never at risk.
  • No injuries were reported in the incident.
  • The B33 federal road was closed temporarily to facilitate firefighting operations.
  • Authorities estimate the damage at €200,000 and have opened an investigation into the fire’s cause.