Major fire in Leegebruch: Showman once again victim of devastating fire!

Major fire in Leegebruch: Showman once again victim of devastating fire!

Last Thursday evening there was a devastating major fire in Leegebruch, which called numerous emergency services into action. The fire brigades from Leegebruch, Germendorf and Velten fought against the flames, which spread rapidly and caught several semi-trailers. These vehicles were loaded with Christmas market stalls and related decorations. The head of operations, Sebastian Hentschel, reported considerable difficulties with the water supply, which ultimately led to tank fire engines having to be called in from surrounding towns to tame the flames. Using six C-jet pipes and a turntable ladder, the emergency services managed to stop the spread of the fire and bring the remains of the semi-trailers under control.

The police were also on site to clarify the circumstances of the fire. Thomas Wolter, police department leader, informed that a criminal complaint had been filed due to the unclear cause of the fire. What was particularly dramatic was that another semi-trailer was damaged by the intense heat. The vehicles served as storage and transport areas for Thilo-Harry Wollenschläger's showman's equipment, who had already had to deal with a fire on his premises in Havelland in the past. It remains to be seen whether there is a connection between the two incidents while the criminal police have started investigating and are securing clues. The reports on this maz online.

Evacuations and happy turns of events

On the same night, a fire broke out in another house in Leegebruch, which quickly spread to neighboring terraced houses. Fortunately, the fire department was able to evacuate both residential buildings and bring all residents, including a family with their dog, to safety in time. A front door had to be broken down to get the family out of danger. The roof structure of both houses was removed during the extinguishing work, but fortunately there were no injuries. However, the exact amount of damage caused remains unclear. The World informs that the investigations are continuing here too: First, the statics of the buildings must be checked before the cause of the fire can be investigated by forensic science.

Fire statistics and safety

These incidents cast a shadow on the current discussion about fire protection in Germany. According to information from the FeuerTrutz There are no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics in Germany. Nevertheless, one thing is clear: Statistics about fires, causes of fires and the damage caused are crucial to preventing future events and increasing safety. Regular updates and improvements to fire protection are necessary to better protect the population.