Tragic fire in Cottbus: resident dies after rescue attempt

Tragic fire in Cottbus: resident dies after rescue attempt

In the early morning hours of November 14, 2024, a devastating fire broke out in Cottbus, shaking the entire neighborhood. Several fire departments were on duty from 5:44 a.m. when they discovered a blazing apartment on Ernst-Bloch-Straße. The flames rose high and the emergency services faced a dramatic rescue operation.

Brave firefighters were able to rescue two people from the flames. Tragically, one resident who was seriously injured succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The scene was harrowing and firefighters battled not only the fire but also time to save more lives.

Fire extinguished, investigation ongoing

The fire was brought under control before 7 a.m., but the work of the police and fire brigade in Sachsendorf was far from over. Investigators remain at the scene collecting evidence, while police have not yet released any information about the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. Further details about this terrible incident are expected to be released this morning. The tension in the air is palpable as residents wait for answers and come to terms with the tragedy in their neighborhood.