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Jena, July 21, 2026. 42 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 are using their current vacation days for an intensive summer camp on the grounds of the Universitätssportverein (USV) Jena. The goal is to inspire the next generation for the important work within the urban community and the volunteer fire departments.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – Improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries are increasingly causing dangerous fires in waste collection vehicles and sorting facilities in Jena. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is issuing an urgent warning against disposing of electronic waste in household trash.
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.