Advent wreath catches fire and severely damages apartment in Mühlheim

In Mühlheim am Main, a fire broke out in an apartment in a multi-family house on Monday morning, according to police reports.

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2025 December 23 . 9:11 PM

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This image is clicked inside the building in a living room. In the front, there is a table on which... — This image is clicked inside the building in a living room. In the front, there is a table on which a flower pot is kept, around that there are chairs. In the background, there are sofas and table covered with white cloth. There is a wall on which frames are fixed. At the top, there is a roof to which lights are hanged. To the left, there are curtains along with window.

Advent wreath catches fire and severely damages apartment in Mühlheim

A fire broke out in an apartment building on Lessingstraße in Mühlheim am Main on Monday morning. The blaze caused severe damage to a second-floor flat, though all residents escaped safely.

The fire started around 10 a.m. in a second-floor apartment. Investigators believe an Advent wreath may have triggered the flames. Firefighters arrived quickly and stopped the fire from spreading to neighbouring units.

Criminal police are now examining the exact cause of the incident. The affected apartment suffered extensive damage, with estimated losses exceeding €100,000. Authorities have declared the flat uninhabitable for the time being. Witnesses with any relevant information are urged to contact police at +49 69 8098-1234.

No injuries were reported in the incident. The investigation into the fire’s origin remains ongoing. The apartment will require significant repairs before residents can return.