Ahlten residential building damaged by heat pump fire

A fire involving a heat pump occurred in Ahlten on Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2026. The device, located immediately adjacent to a residential building, caught fire and caused flames to reach the house facade.

Residents were able to evacuate the building safely, and no injuries were reported. While firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control quickly, the fire caused damage to the building's insulation up to the level of the first floor. Emergency crews used a turntable ladder to inspect the roof structure and ensured the fire had not spread further into the attic.