Keller fire in Wismar: Fire brigade saves neighbors from worse!

Keller fire in Wismar: Fire brigade saves neighbors from worse!

Wismar, Deutschland - Wismar, a drama in the old town!

on November 9th, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., broke out a terrible basement fire in an apartment building! An attentive resident noticed the rising smoke swaths and immediately alerted the fire brigade - his quick action could have saved life!

The alarmed emergency services of the Wismar professional fire brigade and the Wismar/Altstadt volunteer fire brigade were quickly on site and bravely fought the flames. Thanks to the rapid reaction, they were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent rooms. The police evacuated the residents and direct neighbors, which fortunately did not lead to any injured! The location was stabilized and the building was ventilated intensively.

quick evacuation prevents worse

The shock was great for the refugees, because after the fire was extinguished, they were standing before nothing. Since the important supply lines for the house had to be parked, the residents looked for other accommodations - unsightly idea for everyone affected! But security was a top priority.

After extinguishing the fire, the investigators began to clarify the cause of the fire. The police have already initiated criminal proceedings on suspicion of negligent arson. Details on the exact cause and the amount of the damage are currently still unclear and are further investigated by the criminal police. A shocking event that raises many questions and keeps the residents in suspense!