Seriously injured man after fire in Obergiesing – fire brigade on duty!
Fire in Obergiesing on July 15, 2025: A resident was seriously injured, the fire department was deployed to rescue and fight the fire.

Seriously injured man after fire in Obergiesing – fire brigade on duty!
A serious fire accident occurred this morning in an apartment building on Bacherstrasse in the Obergiesing district of Munich. At around 10:50 a.m., residents were alerted after smelling smoke and the pungent smell of burnt plastic. An alert resident immediately made an emergency call, whereupon the fire department was alerted, reported tz.de.
When the emergency services arrived, the extent of the fire was already clearly visible: thick, black smoke was coming from the building. The fire brigade acted quickly and penetrated inside with several teams using breathing apparatus. There they found a seriously injured man who was discovered on a lawn chair behind the house. He had to be given immediate medical attention and then transported to a hospital trauma room abendzeitung-muenchen.de reported.
Evacuations and first aid
In total, several residents had to be evacuated from the building, with some visitors also receiving outpatient care. Thanks to the quick action of the emergency services, the fire was extinguished after a few minutes and a high-performance fan was used to clear the building of smoke. All adjacent apartments were also checked for possible damage. The exact amount of material damage resulting from this is currently unknown.
The police have now started an investigation into the cause of the fire. The injured resident, who lived in a one-room apartment, suffered serious burn injuries. These incidents once again shed light on the dangers of fires in residential buildings and underline the importance of effective fire protection. Statistics show that fires in Germany continue to pose a serious threat, as an overview by FeuerTrutz clarified.
Overall, it is hoped that the injured resident will be able to recover soon and that such incidents can be avoided in the future. A strong signal for the importance of smoke detectors and conscious handling of fire.