Overview

• The blaze erupted on July 9 in the cemetery funeral hall (Aussegnungshalle) at Besigheim, prompting a large-scale dispatch from the Besigheim Fire Department.
• Fire crews dealt with hazards from a live photovoltaic system, complicating their fire-suppression efforts.
• The funeral hall was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, according to Baden-Württemberg police.
• Flames were brought under control around 10 p.m. after roughly six hours of continuous firefighting.
• Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the fire’s origin and assess possible technical causes.