Deadly fire in Zehdenick: Investigations on the cause started!

in Zehdenick, in the district of Oberhavel, there was a tragic fire in an apartment building on Sunday evening, January 6, 2025. In the incident, which according to Tagesschau , one person lost their lives. Other injuries were not reported.
The victim's identity is currently unknown, and identification is to be carried out by an autopsy. The fire broke out on the first floor of the building, where the entire apartment was on fire. The reason for the fire is so far unclear; According to initial knowledge of the emergency services, the affected floor is no longer habitable.

According to information from MAZ 8:25 p.m. called to the Burgwaller Landstrasse. When the rescue workers arrived, flames already beat out the window on the upper floor. The fire brigade started immediately with the fire fighting under heavy respiratory protection. Despite multiple searches of the apartment, nobody was found at first. As a result of the fire, six people were housed elsewhere, while the police started the cause of the fire.

Investigations and consequences of the fire

The fire brigade and forensic technicians will examine the remaining apartment as soon as it has cooled down. Until then, the cause of the fire remains a mystery, which the investigators investigate. The tragic events not only leave a deep impression in the affected community, but also raise questions about the security measures in apartment buildings.