Enigmatic fire on the former K7 site: negligence or arson?

Von WOM

In the heart of Eckernfördes, where the K7 discotheque used to pulsate and numerous people celebrated, there has been an empty building since 2018, which has now become the focus of the public. In the night of September 30th, the Eckernförde volunteer fire brigade was alerted shortly after half past one. The emergency services were called for an unclear smoke development in Kolm street, which occurred on the site of the former disco.

When the fire brigade arrived, the situation presented itself as worrying: several fire had broken out in the uninhabited family home. The alarm level was immediately increased to mobilize additional emergency vehicles. Fully equipped with breathing apparatus, the firefighters went into the building to fight the flames. After intensive extinguishing work, “fire out” could be reported shortly after four in the morning. A total of 31 firefighters were used with six vehicles, supported by police officers and the emergency services.

criminal police take over investigations

In view of the circumstances, the Eckernförder criminal police started the investigation. The background for this measure is that the vacant building has been used by homeless people again and again in the past. "Perhaps it was negligent here. But it is also investigated in the direction of arson," explains police spokesman Sönke Petersen.

The possibility of intentional arson or negligent actions is considered essential for the investigation of the incident. The investigations are still in full swing, and the authorities are looking for indications that could bring light into the dark. The exciting question remains what exactly led to this incident and what measures are taken to prevent such events in the future.

The situation not only raises questions about security, but also about the use of empty buildings. This could lead to an intensive discourse in public, since more and more such places remain unused and potential dangers harbors. The volunteer fire brigade, on the other hand, has shown an impressive example of its fast and committed action, which averted a tragedy at night. For further details about this incident, .