Fire in youth welfare facility: children save themselves!

Fire in youth welfare facility: children save themselves!

In the early morning of October 5, 2024, around 7:30 a.m., a fire occurred on the upper floor of a child and youth welfare facility on the municipality of Apen. At this point, six children slept in the near area of the fire site. Thanks to the alarm through the fire alarm system, the children were able to leave the building independently and unharmed before the care power and its husbands could intervene.

As soon as the supervisor made the emergency call, the volunteer fire brigades of Apen and Godsholt set off. Through their quick action, they managed to prevent the fire from spreading further. The fire occurred in a hallway and in a heating room of the upper floor. However, the great -performance has potentially affected the entire upper floor. Due to the damage to the heating system, the residential building is currently no longer habitable. The affected residents are temporarily accommodated in nearby facilities.

damage and causes

At the time of the report, there is still no precise information on the amount of the damage caused or the cause of the fire. The police have started the investigation, but so far there is no evidence of a possible external negligence. The fire brigade and the police emphasized the exemplary behavior of both the children and the supervisor. It became clear that the fire alarm system prevented worse and therefore nobody was harmed.

During the entire use, the Streichenstraße was completely closed for about two hours. The quick intervention of the emergency services may have averted numerous dangers and guaranteed the safety of everyone involved.

whether and to what extent the events in the future will have an impact on the institution. The fire and the resulting damage once again remind you of how important functioning security systems in dormitories are in order to recognize and act dangers in good time.

For more information about this incident, details can be found in a current report on www.presseportal.de