Great fire in Karstädt: Loss of millions for traditional oat factory!

Great fire in Karstädt: Loss of millions for traditional oat factory!

In the night from June 23 to June 23, a devastating major fire occurred in Avena Cerealien GmbH in Karstädt, which nailed the production hall. The fire brigade was alerted at 4:40 a.m. when the fire was already in full swing. The location escalated quickly, as the roof of the factory was also on fire and the fire quickly spread to several halls and the administration building. Around 200 forces from the fire brigade and rescue units were on site to combat the flames and minimize damage. It was only on Tuesday morning, at around 8:35 a.m.

The cause of the fire has so far remained unclear. Experts and forensic technicians are investigating suspected negligent arson. The police are currently investigating possible technical defects and other factors that could have led to the devastating fire. In the meantime, the population was warned of the dangerous smoke developments; Windows and doors should be kept closed until the warning was finally lifted. The local road maintenance department, disaster protection and the environmental agency were also in use.

injured and property damage

In the incident, two people were injured: a firefighter and an employee of the company. The effects on production are enormous because the total damage is estimated at several million euros. Managing Director Frank Plüschke was optimistic about the future of the company: "We have confidence in our location and our employees." Avena Cereals, which has been producing oatmeal since 1870, also has proper insurance, which could facilitate return to normality.

Brandenburg is currently struggling with extreme weather conditions. The region is located in the highest danger level due to over 20 forest fires, which also contains the emergency services. An example of this is a forest fire in Lindow, in which there is suspicion of arson, but here too the criminal police . In addition, it is striking that similar incidents are repeatedly reported in companies in Germany, which gives rise to concern, such as the ifs illustrated.

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The events in Karstädt throw a deep light on the challenges that many companies are currently standing in front of. While romances have become a norm with fire in some regions, the situation in Karstädt shows how important security precautions are in industry. The hope for a soon -to -be production remains, but the future of the company is on the brink until the investigation has been completed.