Fire in Stavenhagen: suspected arson! 10,000 EUR damage

Fire in Stavenhagen: suspected arson! 10,000 EUR damage

Heinrich-Heine-Straße, Stavenhagen, Deutschland - on July 9, 2025, at 7:40 p.m., there was a worrying incident in an apartment building on Heinrich-Heine-Straße in Stavenhagen. Residents had noticed smoke from the basement and immediately alerted the rescue control center. As reported [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/858768199/polizei-news-malchin-10-07-25- Feuerwehr Operation-Heute/1/), a basement compartment quickly became a fire location. Thanks to the fast action of the emergency services, however, the fire could be deleted within a few minutes.

A total of 63 comrades from the volunteer fire brigades from Stavenhagen and the surrounding area were deployed to prevent worse things. Despite the rapid fire fighting, the building suffered property damage of at least 10,000 euros. Parts of the wastewater pipes and the power supply were particularly affected. This damage led to a temporary impairment for the residents of the entire start, which is why emergency care was set up.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

Following the incident, the Neubrandenburg criminal service was consulted to clarify the cause of the fire. It is currently being investigated on suspicion of arson, as both presseportal.de [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/858768199/polizei-news-malchin-10-07-25- Feuerwehr Esenzhute/1/). The fire brigade and the police will do everything possible to clarify the background of this incident.

Overall, this incident shows how important preventive measures are in fire protection. According to IFS e.V.) Fires in apartment buildings are unfortunately not uncommon, which is why it is essential to be informed about possible causes and risks.

Nevertheless, the incident in Stavenhagen remains an alarm sign for everyone who lives nearby. The rapid reaction of the emergency services has prevented worse things, and one can only hope that the investigation will quickly lead to a result.