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Major fire in Leegebruch: Christmas market stalls in flames!
A major fire broke out in Leegebruch, devastating Christmas market stalls. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
Major fire in Leegebruch: Christmas market stalls in flames!
Late on Thursday evening there was a devastating major fire in Leegebruch, in the Oberhavel district. The incident occurred on the Wollenschläger family's business premises and caused extensive damage. Loud daily news Several large trailers, fully loaded with Christmas market stalls and festive decorations, went up in flames. The exact circumstances of the fire are currently unclear.
The fire brigade arrived with forces from Leegebruch, Germendorf and Velten to bring the fire under control. When they arrived, four semi-trailers were already fully engulfed in flames. To contain the flames, the emergency services used six C-jet pipes and also called in tank fire engines as the water supply on site was a challenge. With the help of a turntable ladder, it was possible to prevent the fire from spreading, reports Märkische Allgemeine.
Setback for the showman family
This fire is a hard blow for Thilo-Harry Wollenschläger, who only experienced a similar incident on his premises in Paar im Glien in mid-October. At that time too, several trailers with market stalls and decorations were destroyed. The criminal police are currently investigating whether there is a connection between the two fires. A criminal complaint has been filed as the cause of the fire remains unclear.
Overall, the fire brigade was able to prevent anything worse from happening by acting quickly. After the fire was controlled, the remains were pulled apart with an excavator to extinguish any embers. The damage to the destroyed objects has not yet been quantified.
A look into the future
Preparations for the upcoming Christmas markets will certainly be made more difficult for Wollenschläger due to this setback. The expansion of emergency structures and preventive measures against such incidents is an important issue in the region. Through their efforts, the affected fire departments have once again shown how important a quick and coordinated response is.
At a time when the festive mood is very popular on the markets, a fire like this leaves its mark not only materially but also emotionally. The enjoyment of the business and the encounters at the Christmas markets is particularly important to the showmen, and we hope that they will soon find a good hand for their business again.