Fire in the hairdressing salon: traffic chaos in Munich's Neuhausen!
On June 13, 2025, there was a hairdressing salon fire in Neuhausen Munich that disrupted traffic. Firefighters quickly brought the situation under control.

Fire in the hairdressing salon: traffic chaos in Munich's Neuhausen!
There was a dangerous fire in a hairdressing salon in Munich-Neuhausen on Friday, which fortunately was quickly brought under control. The cause of the fire was an overheated ceiling light that burst into flames due to a cable fire. The nimble salon owner reacted immediately and used a fire extinguisher before the fire department was alerted. Loud tz.de The fire brigade's operation took more than 30 minutes, during which the ceiling light was removed and the false ceiling was checked with a thermal camera. A high-performance fan was used to clear the room of smoke. Nevertheless, there was damage in the mid five-figure range.
During the extinguishing work, there were traffic delays on Leonrodstrasse between Rotkreuzplatz and Landshuter Allee, which made the situation even more difficult for passers-by and residents. Another incident just a few days earlier shows how quickly smoke can increase. In another fire report from Neuhausen, a 49-year-old resident of the area alerted the fire department after discovering heavy smoke on her balcony feuerwehr.de reported. There the fire engine from the Schwabing fire station was sent to the center of the smoke.
Fire brigade in action
When the fire brigade arrived, visibility on the section of road was limited due to the massive smoke, which made rescue efforts more difficult. Due to the critical conditions, the emergency services decided to initiate the interior attack instead of working with the turntable ladder. A smoke curtain was used to prevent smoke from spreading in the stairwell. The flames on the balcony were quickly extinguished using breathing apparatus. Despite the quick response, a resident was transported to the clinic with smoke intoxication, while the property damage in this case was estimated at around 50,000 euros.
Background and statistics
The incidents underline the importance of quick action and effective fire protection measures. According to a review by FeuerTrutz There are numerous statistics on fires and causes of fires in Germany, but comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are still missing. However, such data would be crucial to continually improve fire protection and make adjustments.
Fire coverage statistics show that roads and residential areas are often particularly at risk. According to appropriate analyses, cooperation between the fire department and residents in prevention is essential in order to avoid such dangerous situations in the future. The fire in the hairdressing salon and the balcony fire are warnings that danger can suddenly threaten at any time in everyday life.