Neighbors wanted a barbecue and almost burned down the street (4 photos)
Category: Fires and Catastrophes, PEGI 0+
2 July 2025
Two men, aged 57 and 58, were cooking in the garden. They underestimated the strength of the wind, which led to the fire. A 50-metre hedge and two outbuildings were engulfed in flames. 
Photos from the scene show serious damage to the hedge. All the greenery was destroyed, leaving only bare branches.
Three people were injured, including a 58-year-old man, a 53-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy. They all suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital by ambulance. 
According to police, strong gusts of wind caused the flames to spread to a nearby hedge. Fortunately, firefighters arrived quickly and prevented the fire from spreading. The incident took place in Kirchheim unter Teck, a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 
