Roof structure fire in Lindau: Fire brigade fights flames, cat dies!

Roof structure fire in Lindau: Fire brigade fights flames, cat dies!

A devastating fire caused a stir in Sigmarszell-Thumen last weekend when around 120 firefighters from the Lindau district had to come in to fight the flames. Fortunately, no one was injured, but three apartments are now uninhabitable. These dramatic events were interpreted by the police and fire brigade as a warning signal. The cause of the fire, which broke out in an apartment building, was confirmed by investigators from the Lindau criminal police after intensive investigations.

The fire broke out on the balcony on the upper floor of the building and quickly spread to the roof structure. The cause of the fire is shockingly simple: A resident had filled what appeared to be cold ash into a plastic container and stored it on the balcony - right next to flammable things. A spark was enough to turn carelessness into an inferno that posed major challenges for the fire department. In order to maintain the fire water supply, the B308 had to be closed while the number of firefighters mobilized was over 100, as VOL.AT reported.

Important safety information

schwaebische.de, which highlights the specific fire prevention measures. These incidents highlight the importance of careful handling when handling ash and other combustible materials to avoid such catastrophic fires in the future.