Fire brigade moves out of chimney smoke - alarm turned out to be a false alarm!

Fire brigade moves out of chimney smoke - alarm turned out to be a false alarm!

On Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, the local fire brigades Neustrelitz and Altstrelitz moved out to an assignment that turned out to be less dramatic than feared. At around 8:30 a.m., a possible fire fire was reported in the Milow Gang. Residents had seen smoke from a chimney and immediately alerted the fire brigade. There were excitement and worries in the air, but the fire brigade's first inspection quickly showed that there was no fire and therefore did not seem to run away. As the Uckermark Kurier reported, the emergency services checked the roof of the house with a turntable ladder and found that the caused cause for the chimney smoke probably found the heating system was. Fortunately, the approximately 20 comrades of the fire brigade no longer had to remain in use after an assessment of the situation.

This event is reminiscent of a fire in Neustrelitz, which took place less than a year earlier. In the night of September 30, 2024 around 1:50 a.m. there was a fire in an apartment building on the market, which was caused by a forgotten tealight in the bathroom of a 35-year-old woman. According to Presseportal , the Neustrelitz volunteer fire brigade quickly came to an end. Fortunately, all residents of the house were evacuated in time and there were no injuries. However, the incident left its mark: the affected apartment has been uninhabitable since then and the adjacent apartment was badly damaged. The estimated damage is around 15,000 euros.

causes of fire in view

The topics of fire and safety precautions are particularly relevant according to these incidents. According to a current Statistics , careless handling of candles and similar flammable objects are one of the most common causes of fires. Homeowners about possible fire hazards are clear and counteract in good time. The correct handling of heating systems and proper maintenance are crucial to prevent such incidents.

The fire brigade reacted quickly and professionally in both cases, which could avert worse damage and dangers. Nevertheless, the false interpretation of smoke and fire smells often leads to unnecessary alarm. This experience makes it clear: a vigilant eye can save lives in an emergency and minimize damage to property.