Fire and bang: dramatic night in Hartha shakes residents

Fire and bang: dramatic night in Hartha shakes residents

Hartha. In the early Sunday morning, around 2 a.m. torn. Among them was a resident who reported unsettled: "We stood in bed." The police then clarified what exactly happened.

Only hours earlier, rescue workers were deployed on the market in Hartha due to a roof truss fire. This unexpected detonation a few hundred meters further caused additional confusion and concern in the quiet city. Andrzej Rydzik, spokesman for the Chemnitz Police Directorate, confirmed the explosion and stated that the police suspect that a fireworks, also called "Böller", was the cause.

damage to property and residents' reactions

The force of the detonation led to damage to several windows of an empty building nearby. Rydzik estimated the damage caused by property at around 300 euros, but many residents reported further damage, especially vehicles that were parked in the area of the former play library. "It looked as if the car windows were taken," said another resident.

The explosion occurred against the background that a serious fire case was processed by emergency services just a few hours earlier in the same city. The two incidents in a row the citizens in Hartha made excitement. The city, which is known for its quiet residential area, suddenly saw itself confronted with unpleasant surprises that raise questions about security.

On this corner building in Hartha are born as a result of detonation.

Source: SZ/Dietmar Thomas

The residents are in a tense situation, because such events are usually the exception and not the rule in Hartha. The police will deal with the incidents to clarify the exact cause and any responsible persons, as well as to determine details on the additional damage to the vehicles.

Since there have been similar cases in the past, increased monitoring or sensitization of citizens for security could not only be useful in Hartha, but in similar cities. The current developments remain in the focus of reporting, while the city dwellers hope for answers.