Deadly Petersaurach house fire kills 64-year-old man under suspicious circumstances
A fire in Petersaurach, Ansbach district, claimed the life of a 64-year-old man on December 26, 2025. Two others survived the blaze, which caused severe damage to the property. Authorities have now ruled out arson but continue to investigate possible negligence or technical failure.
The fire broke out in a single-family home where all three individuals had professional connections to the same company. Emergency services discovered the deceased man inside the building, later confirming he died from smoke inhalation. The two survivors, a 60-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, escaped without life-threatening injuries.
The property suffered extensive structural harm, with the roofās solar panel system likely destroyed. Steel support beams also warped under the intense heat, contributing to an estimated damage cost of between two and three million euros. Investigators have excluded deliberate arson and third-party involvement. Their focus has now shifted to whether negligence or a technical malfunction triggered the fire.
The incident remains under investigation, with authorities examining all possible causes except arson. The financial toll of the fire is significant, and the structural damage will require major repairs. No further details about the deceased or the company involved have been released.
