Kitchen fire in Leusel: Fire brigade rescues without any injuries!
Kitchen fire in Leusel on November 5th, 2025: Alsfeld fire department quickly deployed, no people in danger, cause clarified.

Kitchen fire in Leusel: Fire brigade rescues without any injuries!
On Tuesday afternoon, a kitchen fire broke out in a small kitchen in Leusel, which called the Alsfeld volunteer fire department into action. Loud Upper Hessian newspaper The operational keyword was “F2Y”, which means that human lives were in danger. Fortunately, when the emergency services arrived, it quickly became clear that no one was in danger and no injuries had occurred.
The cause of the fire was attributed to an extractor hood in the kitchen. However, the fire, which caused heavy smoke, had already been extinguished before the fire department arrived. The fire department arrived with 28 emergency services from Alsfeld, Leusel and Angenrod, supported by emergency services and the police, to check the kitchen and rule out possible embers. These measures are particularly important to prevent reignition.
A similar incident in Höingen
A similar incident occurred on August 12, 2024 in Höingen, when a minor kitchen fire broke out in which an extractor hood caught fire. Here too, the alerted fire brigade provided quick support. Loud Ense fire department The situation was tense when the first units arrived, but everyone in the house had already managed to get to safety. The fire was immediately extinguished by a crew wearing respiratory protection, and the fire department ensured that the affected area was thoroughly ventilated and checked for embers using thermal imaging cameras.
As it turned out, there were no serious injuries here either, as the residents of the house were only treated on an outpatient basis. Such emergencies highlight the importance of a quick response and a well-organized fire department.
The volunteer fire departments play a central role in our communities, not only by being on the scene quickly in an emergency, but also by providing preventative measures and education. A good knack for safety and prevention is therefore essential.
Overall, it can be seen that both in Leusel and in other communities such as Höingen, the fire fighters act quickly and effectively to prevent the worst and protect the citizens. Stay alert and safe!