Major fire in Rattelsdorf: 80,000 euros in property damage and happy residents!

Major fire in Rattelsdorf: 80,000 euros in property damage and happy residents!

In Rattelsdorf, a district of Ebing in the Bamberg district in Bavaria, a fire broke out in the attic apartment of an apartment building on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. At around 10:45 a.m., the 44-year-old homeowner noticed heavy smoke and acted immediately. He warned the three other residents of the house, who were fortunately able to leave the building on their own before the fire department arrived. Despite his quick reaction, the owner slightly injured his hand Nordbayern.de reported.

When the emergency services arrived, they found a burning room in the attic apartment. Around 80 firefighters and rescue workers were on site and were able to quickly bring the flames under control. Nevertheless, the fire caused significant damage to the rooms in the attic apartment and the apartment below. The material damage is estimated at around 80,000 euros. The criminal police from Bamberg have started investigating the cause of the fire, which is still unclear Fireworld.at reports.

The market town of Ebing is temporarily offering suitable living quarters for the affected residents, all of whom were uninjured. Despite the homeowner's minor injury, his quick warning prevented anything worse from happening, leading to a successful evacuation. The extinguishing work lasted until the early afternoon hours, while the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.