Fire brigade saves Flensburger's house from threatening destruction!

On Saturday afternoon there was a fire in a family home in Nordergraben in Flensburg. The alarm received around 1:00 p.m. after employees of the Landestheater noticed a smoke development. The police confirmed an open fire in the house that is opposite the Landestheater.

In the course of the incident, an extensive contingent of emergency services was alerted as a precaution. Smoke penetrated from a winter garden and a window of the affected house. Since it was initially unclear whether people were in the building, a human rescue was initiated. Fortunately, it turned out that the house was uninhabited and there were no injuries. Two ambulances and an emergency doctor did not have to intervene.

Details on the fire

The cause of the fire was attributed to pieces of furniture that had caught fire near a free -standing fireplace. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire with a small amount of extinguishing water. A smoke curtain and fan were used to prevent further damage from smoke development. The house remains habitable, while the exact amount of damage and the cause of the fire are still being determined.

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

Such fires become a source of danger, especially in autumn when the temperatures are falling and fireplaces and stoves as cost -effective heating alternatives are gaining in popularity. Rauchkeldungen.de points out that open fire harbors, especially in living rooms. Fireplaces can be caused by burning wet or treated wood and must never be deleted with water, as this can lead to explosions. It is recommended to alert the fire brigade immediately in fireplaces and observe preventive measures.