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Cellar fire in Parchim: Fire brigade rescues 15 people from a burning house
Volunteer fire departments rescue 15 people after a cellar fire in Parchim. Police are investigating suspected arson.
Cellar fire in Parchim: Fire brigade rescues 15 people from a burning house
In Parchim, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, there was a dramatic basement fire in an apartment building on Wednesday evening. The local fire department, supported by the volunteer fire departments from Spornitz and Möderitz, was in full operation when the fire broke out around 6 p.m. A total of 15 residents had to be brought to safety. Three residents suffered breathing difficulties and were immediately taken to a clinic, reported NDR.
The emergency services carried out some exciting rescue operations: with the help of turntable ladders, some residents were rescued from balconies while the fire was fought from several sides. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished, but the entrance to the house is now classified as uninhabitable. As a result, the city of Parchim placed two affected residents in emergency accommodation in order to offer them short-term help.
Cause determination and police investigation
The next chapter will be to clarify the cause of the fire. Fire investigators will examine the scene while police investigate suspicions of aggravated arson. Collaboration with firefighters will be of utmost importance here, as they can provide valuable information that is important to the investigation, according to an article by Fire department magazine emerges. It is particularly crucial to document observations during the operation in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the events.
One of the tips for firefighters is not to make their own assumptions about the cause of the fire and not to change the location of the fire. Every detail, from the fire debris to the conditions surrounding the fire, can be important to investigators. Coordination with the police should also take place quickly so as not to hold up the investigation.
High property damage and the consequences for residents
Overall, the material damage is estimated at around 50,000 euros. While the exact circumstances of the fire are still being determined, the affected neighborhood remains concerned about safety. The deployment of the fire department once again underlines the importance of a well-organized community that can respond quickly and effectively to such emergencies. The residents are now hoping that the incidents will be resolved quickly and that their usual living situation will soon be restored.