Green light for flame alarm: tragic fireplace fire in Ahrenshagen!

Green light for flame alarm: tragic fireplace fire in Ahrenshagen!

On the evening of July 23, 2025, there was a tragic incident in Ahrenshagen-Daskow, district of Vorpommern-Rügen. At 6:02 p.m., the fire brigade was called to a family home after neighbors noticed smoke and calls for help. Fireworld reports that the cause was a deflection when the fireplace was carried out.

When the emergency services arrived quickly, it quickly became clear that the Situation was critical. The 76-year-old homeowner was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital in Ribnitz-Damgarten under resuscitation efforts, where he died a little later. His 41-year-old stepson was able to leave the house slightly injured, while two other helpers, a 28-year-old helper and a 32-year-old helper, also suffered minor injuries and suspicion of flue gas poisoning. These were brought to Rostock in nearby hospitals.

rescue operation and fire brigade use

A total of 76 firefighters from several places were involved in deleting the fire. Nordkurier states that the fire was quickly brought under control, but the residential building was uninhabitable by the flames. The property damage is estimated at around 200,000 euros.

The police have started investigations and the use of a fire cause investigator was ordered to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. There are numerous factors that can lead to an increased risk of fire in firewounds. According to the Rauchmerndest, improperly supervised chimney systems can reach temperatures of up to 1400 ° C, which is particularly risky if the building is not properly maintained. In such critical spots as cracks on the fireplace or not properly closed connections, there may be dangerous spark flights or even fire spread.

fireplaces and their risks

The tragedy in Ahrenshagen-Daskow has again illustrated the importance of security in dealing with fireplaces. In addition to proper maintenance, fireplace owners must also pay attention to signs of deposits and damage in order to minimize the risk of a chimney fire. This applies all the more in times of weather -related hazards such as storm or strong winds that increase the risk of a fire.

The incident shows how important it is to be aware of the dangers of dealing with open fireplaces and take preventive measures. In this case, the neighborhood demonstrated civil courage by hearing the call for help and immediately helped. It is to be hoped that the police investigations will bring light into the dark and similar incidents can be prevented in the future.