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Fire department deployment after burnt food in Forst: No injuries!
In Forst, Spree-Neiße, a smoke alarm alerted the fire department because of burnt food. No injuries, quick intervention.
Fire department deployment after burnt food in Forst: No injuries!
On Tuesday afternoon there was a fire brigade operation in an apartment building on Ringstrasse in Forst, which was triggered by an unpleasant aroma. A smoke alarm going off announced the problem, and the smell of burning food quickly made it clear what had happened. Fortunately, no open flame broke out Niederlausitz-current reported. The fire department was able to quickly eliminate the danger and there were no injuries or property damage.
We normally associate such operations with serious fires, but this incident highlights the importance of preventive measures. The operation showed the strength and professionalism of the fire brigade, which was on the scene very quickly. The quick reaction ensured that something worse could be prevented.
Another incident in Kolkwitz
The police were called into action in a separate incident in Kolkwitz on Tuesday afternoon. A resident of Waldstrasse reported an attempted break-in. Unknown people had tried to force their way into a single-family home, but failed. However, stolen tools were found in the next room. The police have started an investigation and called the criminal investigation department to secure evidence.
Smoke alarms save lives
The incidents in Forst and Mönchengladbach, in which burnt food alerted the fire department, are part of a broad discussion about safety in residential buildings. In Germany there is a legal obligation to install smoke detectors in apartments, which applies in all 16 federal states. Loud verbandsbuero.de Equipping residential buildings with these lifesavers is not only legally mandatory, but has also shown noticeable success. Between 1990 and 2022, the number of fire deaths fell by an impressive 59%.
Vulnerable groups, such as older people, need particular attention. Although smoke alarms can do a lot, they cannot put out fires and do not guarantee safe behavior in the event of a fire. It is important that we think beyond the mere obligation to install and also promote information about the correct behavior in the event of a fire, as the “Smoke detectors save lives” initiative highlights.
The technological innovations in the area of smoke alarms, which include, for example, smart solutions and modular systems, could become even more effective in the future and thus make a significant contribution to fire safety.