Drama in the Marienkrankenhaus: Fire demands three lives!

Drama in the Marienkrankenhaus: Fire demands three lives!

Marienkrankenhaus, Hohenfelde, Hamburg, Deutschland - In the night of June 1, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in the Marienkrankenhaus in the Hohenfelde district in Hamburg. Tragically, three people, all of adults, lost their life in this fire. The fire brigade was immediately alerted and was used with a large contingent. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the fire brigade, who also reported a double -digit number of people affected.

The fire was created in the geriatric department of the hospital, whereby the flames spread quickly to the first floor. The dense smoke development from the ground floor pulled to the upper floors of the building, which made evacuation considerably more difficult. Parts of the clinic building had to be evacuated and the rescue measures have not yet been completed. It is still unclear whether other injuries are to be complained about.

rescue measures and evacuation

The emergency campaigns also affected patients who had to be saved outdoors via windows. Thanks to the quick intervention of the emergency services, the flames have now been deleted, but the consequences of the fire are devastating. As a precaution, the neighboring buildings are checked to ensure that there are no further dangers for the patients located there.

fire risks in hospitals

The incidents in Hamburg also lead a light on the general fire risks in hospitals. According to a report , the model building regulation and special hospital building regulations are geared to prevent branding and spread. The guidelines for fire protection in hospitals, such as the VDS 2226, have recently been revised in order to be able to better counter such emergencies.