Overview
- The blaze struck a mixed residential and agricultural building in Altensteig‑Spielberg Monday evening and the upper floor was already fully involved when crews arrived.
- Fire commanders said the fire spread made an interior attack impossible, so about 50 firefighters in seven vehicles fought the fire from the outside and contained it by roughly 21:00.
- Extinguishing and overhaul work continued into the late evening with a brand watch overnight to monitor smouldering hotspots and structural risks.
- The two residents and their dog escaped without physical injury and the city provided temporary rehousing because the building is uninhabitable.
- Police estimate damage at around €200,000 and have opened an ongoing criminal and forensic inquiry to determine the fire’s origin.