Fire brigade saves Flensburg home from impending destruction!

On Saturday afternoon there was a fire in a single-family home on Nordergraben Street in Flensburg. The alarm went in around 1:00 p.m. after employees of the state theater noticed smoke. The police confirmed an open fire in the residential building, which is located opposite the State Theater.

In the course of the incident, a large number of emergency services were alerted as a precautionary measure. Smoke came from a winter garden and a window of the affected house. Since it was initially unclear whether there were people in the building, a rescue effort was initiated. Fortunately, it turned out that the house was unoccupied and there were no injuries. Two ambulances and an emergency doctor did not have to intervene.

Details about the fire

The cause of the fire was attributed to furniture that had caught fire near a freestanding fireplace. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire with a small amount of extinguishing water. To prevent further damage from smoke, a smoke curtain and fans were used. The house remains habitable while the exact extent of the damage and the cause of the fire are still being determined.

As part of the operation, Rathausstrasse and Nordergraben had to be closed for around an hour, which also had an impact on bus traffic. Contrary to initial fears, the nearby state theater remained untouched by the flames.

Such fires are particularly dangerous in autumn, when temperatures drop and fireplaces and stoves become more popular as cost-effective heating alternatives. Rauchmelden.de points out that open fire poses a fire hazard, particularly in living spaces. Chimney fires can be caused by burning wet or treated wood and should never be extinguished with water as this can lead to explosions. In the event of a chimney fire, it is recommended to alert the fire department immediately and take preventive measures.