Great news as of 9AM on January 11:At the moment, Villa Aurora has not been damaged by the fires of the past few days. A detailed damage assessment with regard to the interior and the consequences of the smoke development is still pending. The long-term effects of the fires on the infrastructure there, such as the water and electricity supplies, cannot yet be foreseen. Villa Aurora is still in the danger zone. Our employees are currently unable to inspect the site.

According to our current knowledge, the Thomas Mann House has not yet been damaged by the fires but is still in the danger zone. The following applies to the entire city area: As long as the fires continue, the worst must be assumed.