The Pohland family after the fire in Schwarzheide: This is how you can help!

The Pohland family after the fire in Schwarzheide: This is how you can help!

A devastating fire severely affected the Pohland family in Schwarzheide on November 14, 2025. Margot (79) and Wolfgang Pohland (84) lost their home on Siedlerstrasse after they were only barely able to save themselves. The fire completely destroyed the kitchen and left the hallway and living room heavily damaged. Rumors are circulating about a possible technical defect in the coffee machine as the cause, but the exact circumstances have yet to be clarified. Both of those affected suffered smoke inhalation, but were released from the hospital one day later. The grandparents are currently staying temporarily in a barrier-free hotel in Lauchhammer, but the stress is enormous.

As Jennifer Pohland, the couple's granddaughter, reports, the fire meant the family lost not only the roof over their heads, but also personal belongings and important documents. In order to improve her grandparents' living situation, she started a GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised around 3,700 euros. The campaign shows the deep impact on families and solidarity in difficult times. Good to know: Every small contribution is considered valuable and helps to support the reconstruction of the house.

Urgent need for support

The Pohlands are left without a roof over their heads and are currently in urgent need of helping hands. In addition to temporary accommodation, essentials such as clothing, food and hygiene products are also in demand. In addition, damaged documents and everyday objects are exchanged. Community support is invaluable during this difficult time.

• Dringender Bedarf an:
• Vorübergehender Unterkunft
• Lebensnotwendigen Dingen (Kleidung, Lebensmittel, Hygieneartikel)
• Ersatz von Dokumenten und Alltagsgegenständen
• Ersten Schritten in Richtung Wiederaufbau

A variety of support options are available: be it through donations, sharing the campaign or other offers of help. Every contribution counts!

Reconstruction and financing

The path to normality will be challenging. A structural engineer must first examine the damage to the building before the next steps towards reconstruction can be taken. Those interested can find information about planning, financing and possible funding on the website Amati's group. The hope remains that the Pohlands' home will soon be habitable again.

Margot and Wolfgang Pohland are optimistic about the support they are receiving. But the path back to a carefree living environment will take time and the good cooperation of helpers. Their fate is an example of how important it is to stick together in difficult times.