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Arson in Perleberg: Cellar fire causes injuries and chaos!
Cellar fire in Perleberg: Police are investigating suspected arson. A child and an elderly woman injured.
Arson in Perleberg: Cellar fire causes injuries and chaos!
A frightening basement fire occurred on Thomas-Müntzer-Straße in Perleberg on Friday evening, putting the local fire department and police authorities on alert. According to the information from maz-online.de, it could be arson, which was confirmed by police spokeswoman Dörte Röhrs. The fire broke out in a basement compartment around 9 p.m. and led to thick clouds of smoke that drifted through several staircases.
The Perleberg fire department and surrounding local fire departments were quickly deployed, which prevented the flames from spreading to other parts of the building. Nevertheless, four residential staircases had to be evacuated and two people - a five-year-old child and a 76-year-old woman - had to be taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation. Two other residents complained of respiratory problems and were able to stay on site.
Significant property damage and evacuation
The material damage is estimated at around 120,000 euros. After the fire, several apartments were without heating, water and electricity, making the situation more difficult for residents. The landlord did everything he could to repair the damage on Saturday and power was restored to most households as quickly as possible. Emergency shelters were also organized for the affected residents.
The forensic investigation revealed that arson had actually occurred. The police are also investigating possible connections to other incidents in the area. Several similar cases have already been registered in recent months, in which arson is also suspected. One such incident occurred as recently as October 14th, when a pile of bulky waste burst into flames, causing damage of around 100 euros.
Arson is on the rise in Germany
Statistics published by the Federal Criminal Police Office show a worrying increase in arson cases in Germany in recent years. Between 2013 and 2024 the numbers will increase Statista prepared and prove that arson is a recurring problem that is becoming increasingly common not only in Perleberg, but also in other cities.
The recent series of fires over the summer also shed light on the burning questions surrounding safety in urban areas. On June 12th, the fire department had to be called to three operations within just 45 minutes. In the following weeks, the authorities reported further small fires, indicating an alarming development.
The available knowledge about the incidents in Perleberg could therefore only be the tip of the iceberg, and it remains to be hoped that the police investigation will help to quickly resolve the matter.