Brand alarm in Wismar: Courageous staff saves residents from flames!

Brand alarm in Wismar: Courageous staff saves residents from flames!

The Hanseatic city of Wismar experienced several remarkable events in February 2024 that affect both the local community and tourism. On February 1, the city's tourist information was convincing the independent examiner of the German Tourism Association (DTV) at the quality check for the renowned "I-brand". The outstanding result of the examination ensures the tourist information a three-year award, such as wismar.fm reported.

In the same month, there were various incidents that attracted the attention of the police and fire brigade. On February 5, a room fire was found in Erwin-Fischer-Straße, in which a male person had to be seriously injured and brought to the Sana Hanse-Klinikum. Around a week later, on February 14th, there was a fire in a homeless accommodation, where an employee evacuated the resident in good time and deleted the fire. The 37-year-old was taken to the hospital for suspected flue gas intoxication. In addition, a 43-year-old woman caused excitement on February 16, when she was temporarily arrested in connection with several garbage can fires in the old town, according to the reporting of Zeitreisewismar.de .

Special events and excavations

But not only negative news shaped February: On February 14th, a dance demonstration took place in front of the town hall as part of the global protest "One Billion Rising" against violence to women. This action aims to draw attention to the need for equality and non -violence. In addition, archaeological excavations were carried out at the Poeler Tor, which are intended to bring important historical knowledge of the city of Wismar, as Zeitreisewismar.de

Overall, February 2024 in Wismar shows a mixture of pleasant developments in the field of tourism and culture as well as serious challenges through various incidents that demanded the emergency services. The events underline the vitality and complexity of urban life in this Hanseatic city.