Candle Fares apartment fire: tenants in mortal danger!

Candle Fares apartment fire: tenants in mortal danger!

In the early morning hours of December 17, 2024, an alarming incident occurred in Baesweiler when the fire brigade was called to an apartment fire. At around 1:45 a.m., a fire broke out in a multi -storey house in the street at the building yard, which was caused by a fallen candle. The owner of the apartment tried in vain to extinguish the fire himself before alerting.

When the emergency services arrived, the firefighters had to act quickly. A male person who was locked in the apartment was saved by a turntable ladder. He had slight breathing difficulties due to flue gas and was taken to the hospital for safety. Other residents, on the other hand, were able to get to safety independently. The apartment owner himself also complained of shortness of breath and was treated on site, but was released after a few minutes.

accommodation for those affected

The entire apartment building was classified as uninhabitable due to the fire. As a result, the regulatory office of the city of Baesweiler takes care of the accommodation of those affected, which cannot be accommodated by relatives. The Situation is a significant challenge for those who have lost their home.

The amount of the damage is estimated at around 50,000 euros, which underlines the extensive nature of the incident. Such Incidences remind us of the dangers that can assume open flames, especially in residential areas, where the fast reactions of the fire brigade and police are decisive. The incident also shows the need for precautionary measures when dealing with candles and similar objects in your own four walls.

Further details about this incident are not yet known, but the situation is still observed to ensure that all those concerned receive the necessary support. Security authorities urgently warn of the dangers of open flames in their own four walls and appeal to the population of being excessively careful when dealing with candles and similar objects.

For a detailed view of the case, See the report on www.presseportal.de .