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Dresden on alert: Lightning strikes Trachauer Haus!
Lightning strike ignites roof structure of an apartment building in Dresden-Trachau. Fire brigade on duty, no injuries reported.
Dresden on alert: Lightning strikes Trachauer Haus!
In the early morning hours of June 23, 2025, Bolivarstrasse in Dresden Trachau became the scene of a dramatic thunderstorm. Lightning struck the roof of an apartment building and immediately set it on fire. Fortunately, the residents were able to leave the building in time and alert the fire department. This reports Pieschen Current.
At 6:47 a.m., when the fire department arrived, flames were already coming out of the roof ridge and thick smoke was visible. The emergency services immediately initiated the extinguishing attack from the outside using a turntable ladder and removed roof tiles in order to get the fire under control. High-performance fans were also used to remove the smoke from the building. Tragically, during the inspection with a thermal imaging camera, a smoldering fire was discovered under the roof cladding, which continued to spread. The fire department then mobilized additional forces to extinguish the fire in a more targeted manner and to open more areas of the roof. The smoke increased again, temporarily complicating the situation.
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Tips for the future
Although lightning strikes are rare, they can have devastating consequences. Loud MDR The chance of being struck by lightning in your lifetime is approximately 1 in 1,300,000. In Germany, around 100 to 200 people are struck by lightning every year, although fortunately only five to six deaths are recorded. To protect yourself from thunderstorms when outdoors, it is advised to seek shelter under sturdy buildings or vehicles and to immediately stop activities such as swimming.
The events in Trachau remind us how important it is to pay attention to weather warnings and behave accordingly. Stay safe!