Mattstedt (23.09.2026) – An outbuilding was completely destroyed by a fire in Mattstedt (Weimarer Land) on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out around 9:00 p.m. for reasons yet to be determined in the building, which was used as a workshop.
- Event: Fire in an outbuilding (workshop)
- Location: Mattstedt
- Time: Tuesday evening, around 9:00 p.m.
- Consequences: Total loss of the outbuilding, damage caused by soot and roof damage
- Property damage: approx. 15,000 euros
- Injuries: None
Fire department extinguishes blaze quickly
The alerted fire department arrived on the scene quickly and was able to bring the fire under control and extinguish it promptly. Nevertheless, the outbuilding burned down completely. A room above was heavily affected by soot, and the roof sustained significant damage. Authorities estimate the property damage at at least 15,000 euros.
Criminal investigation department investigates cause of fire
Fortunately, according to the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena, no one was injured in the incident. Initial measures at the scene were taken by the Jena criminal investigation department during the night. Specialized fire investigators have since begun their work to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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LPI-J: Fire in Mattstedt
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