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On Sunday evening, a gathering at a fire bowl in Schlöben escalated: Due to the reckless use of methylated spirits, a 14-year-old girl suffered burn injuries from a flash fire. The police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Schlöben/Jena, 25.05.2026 – Careless handling of methylated spirits at a fire bowl led to severe burn injuries for a 14-year-old in Schlöben (Saale-Holzland-Kreis) on Sunday evening. Police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Improper handling of a fire bowl led to a dangerous building fire in Jena on the previous evening. While rapid intervention by emergency services prevented injuries, the financial property damage is enormous.
Jena, March 04, 2026 – On Wednesday morning, a carelessly placed light source in the hallway of a building in the Jenaer Stadtzentrum led to a rapid fire department operation. No one was injured in the incident.