I December 9, 2025 A serious fire occurred in the Leverkusen district of Atzlenbach. According to the fire department, the fire was caused by a Burning battery charging station in a garage ignited. The flames quickly spread to the adjacent residential building.
Upon arrival of the emergency services, the garage was already fully engulfed in flames. Due to the rapid spread, the alarm level was raised and additional fire department units were alerted. The firefighting efforts were challenging, partly due to an initially limited water supply. Sufficient extinguishing water could only be provided through the deployment of several fire engines with water tanks and the use of a nearby body of water.
Overall, there were around 130 emergency responders with approximately 40 vehicles in operation. The garage and the adjacent residential building were completely destroyed. Another residential building in the neighborhood was damaged by the fire. A resident suffered minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.
During the operation, residents were informed via the warning app NINA informed about the smoke development and asked to keep windows and doors closed. According to the authorities, there was no acute danger to the surrounding population.
The incident once again highlights potential fire risks of batteries and charging equipment, especially in enclosed spaces like garages. Professionals recommend charging batteries only under supervision, with appropriate chargers, and on non-flammable surfaces, as well as installing smoke detectors in adjacent utility rooms.
