Fire drama in holiday home on Rügen: Family escapes the inferno!

Fire drama in holiday home on Rügen: Family escapes the inferno!

On the evening of October 5, 2024, around 8:00 p.m., the police were informed about a fire in a holiday home in Nonnevitz on Rügen. When the police officers arrived, the volunteer fire brigade was already on duty to extinguish the fire on the basement. Thanks to the rapid action of the fire brigade, the fire was quickly brought under control.

The affected holiday home was rented by a German family from near Stuttgart, which was fortunately left the building independently and unharmed. Five guests were on site and could be brought to safety in good time before the flames could spread further.

cause of the fire

The investigation indicates that the cause of the fire was slightly negligent. Dresses that had been stored on a hot sauna oven ignited and started the fire. This quickly spread to the sauna and an adjacent bathroom. The material damage is estimated at around 40,000 euros. The holiday home is now uninhabitable and the guests have decided to start the return trip.

The situation results in a comprehensive investigation by the criminal police, which is now examining the suspicion of negligent arson. Details on possible measures or the course of the investigation are currently still unclear.

Before the incident, the family had planned a relaxed stay, but now experience has been clouded by this unexpected incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the fire brigade was able to prevent worse things. Such events underline the importance of fire prevention, especially in areas with potential dangers such as saunas.

As was reported as locally, this holiday home is no longer habitable due to the damage caused by an indefinite period. Even if the family's vacation plans have ended abruptly, it is to be hoped that the quick reaction of the emergency services and the determined action of the holiday guests could prevent worse things.

A comprehensive report on the incident, as well as further information on the current situation, can be found at www.presseportal.de