Drama on Peter-Beier-Platz: Kindergarten after Brand badly damaged!

Drama on Peter-Beier-Platz: Kindergarten after Brand badly damaged!

On Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2024, the Düren police were alerted to a fire at Peter-Beier-Platz. First and foremost, it was a building that houses a kindergarten that was luckily deserted at the time of the incident.

The fire was discovered by an attentive passerby around 4:45 p.m., who reacted immediately. He informed both the fire brigade and the police to provide support as quickly as possible. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire brigade, the fire was quickly deleted in a shelter that was part of the kindergarten area.

damage and investigation

Although the fire was brought under control quickly, there was still considerable external damage to the building. The estimate of the damage amounts to around 15,000 euros. This is worrying, especially since it is a facility that is responsible for early childhood care and education. The Düren criminal police have now taken on the task of determining the exact circumstances of the fire and finding out the cause.

The rapid reaction of the witness and the efficient measures of the fire brigade made a decisive contribution to preventing worse damage. This once again demonstrates the importance of the proximity to the citizens and the vigilance within the community.

Further information on the ongoing investigation and the background of the cause of the fire are not yet available. The Düren police ask the public for support if any witnesses should be able to provide information that could contribute to clarifying the incident. Anyone who has seen something will be asked to report.

The situation remains tense because the investigators try to create clarity. according to www.presseportal.de are taken to determine the cause of the fire and ensure the security in the area.