Balcony fire in Cottbus: One person poisoned due to smoke gas!

Balcony fire in Cottbus: One person poisoned due to smoke gas!

It was a lonely afternoon on Gertraudenstrasse when the fire department sirens echoed through Cottbus-Mitte at around 1:51 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025. A fire in an apartment building had triggered an alarm and the Cottbus professional fire brigade, together with the volunteer fire brigades from Sandow and Schmellwitz, were quickly on site. The emergency services found a balcony on the ground floor in flames; the smoke had already entered the apartment and caused immediate concern among the residents.

Thanks to the fire department's quick response, the fire was quickly extinguished and its spread to other parts of the building was successfully prevented. Several people were evacuated as a preventive measure to ensure that no one was harmed. Unfortunately, one person had to be treated for suspected smoke poisoning, but was fortunately able to be released afterwards without having to go to hospital. The police have already launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, but the extent of the damage has not yet been determined. These incidents show the importance of effective fire safety measures that can not only prevent fires but also save lives. Loud FeuerTrutz Preventive fire protection measures are essential to reduce the number of fire injuries and deaths in Germany.

Fire protection remains an important issue

Given the relevance of fire protection in our society, the current situation shows that, despite all the progress, dangerous situations can still arise. The Statistics from FeuerTrutz show that there are many fires in Germany, although exact figures are often missing. A better overview could not only improve public safety measures, but also increase public awareness of fire risks and prevention strategies.

The incident in Cottbus reminds us once again how quickly such a situation can develop. It is all the more important that residents are informed about the correct fire brigade strategy and know what to do in an emergency. Possible fire drills or information events in the community could help minimize the risk and ensure the safety of citizens.

In the end, the question remains: How well prepared are we for such dangers? We can all only improve this through community engagement and a more conscious approach to fire risks.

Niederlausitz Current reports this incident and emphasizes the importance of acting quickly in critical moments.