Great fire destroys old operettas in Leuben: a tragic loss for Dresden!
Great fire destroys old operettas in Leuben: a tragic loss for Dresden!
In the early evening hours of June 6, 2025, a devastating major fire broke out in the old state operetta in Leuben, Dresden. The fire brigade was alerted at 7:37 p.m. and when the emergency services arrived, the roof structure was already on fire. The rear area of the listed building was in full fire, more than 50 firefighters were deployed, supported by drones with thermal imaging cameras. Despite intensive extinguishing work, only "fire out" could be reported on Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. The building is considered completely burned out, the former auditorium has collapsed, and the risk of further collapse makes entering the main house impossible, such as TAG24 reported.
The situation was worrying for the residents. On Pillnitzer Straße, residents and waiting passengers had gathered to observe the action. The police were on site and blocked the surroundings for the security of the citizens. In order to avert possible dangers as a precaution, two neighboring houses had to be evacuated. The residents were also asked to keep windows and doors closed because the smoke moved towards Heidenau.Cultural Heritage in Danger
The loss of the old operetta not only affects the residents, but also the cultural heritage of Dresden. Wolfgang Schaller, the former director of the state operetta, expressed his dismay about the destruction and criticized that the theater has been empty for almost ten years and has already suffered vandalism. Olivia Delauré, a former singer of the ensemble, was also unable to hide her grief over the fire. She looks back on many memorable appearances and remembers the last curtain of the operetta, as it was held in sächsische.de is.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, even if investigations are already underway. Dr. Rainer Kempe, head of the citizens' initiative "Live old operettas", suspects that the inflammation may have been laid by young people, which could initiate a profound discussion about the protection of such cultural goods. Big fires like this are particularly devastating for historical buildings and not only lead to material loss, but also to a deep cut in the cultural identity of a city, such as Feuertrutz shown.
For the residents who have to deal with the loss of this cultural meeting point, there is hope for a reconstruction and the resuscitation of the house. The saying band above the former visitor entrance calls up to revitalize the house and shows the unbroken wish of the population to remain true to their cultural identity. The fire has thrown back the plans for revitalization, but the spirit of the operetta will live on in the hearts of people.
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