Drama on Usedom: Ferienhausbrand in Kamminke - three injuries!

Drama on Usedom: Ferienhausbrand in Kamminke - three injuries!

On Whit Monday, June 9, a devastating fire was reported in Kamminke on Usedom. Around 1 p.m. the first emergency calls in Wieckstraße, where a holiday home as well as a carport and a workshop burned in full extent. The flames could be contained by the fast reaction of the fire brigade, which was used with a total of four units.

The extinguishing work was challenging because the adjacent, massively built main house was also badly damaged. During the extinguishing work, the fire brigade discovered further fire foci in the main house, which, however, could be deleted quickly. A spreading of the fire to a neighboring thatched residential building could be prevented, which also minimized the danger for the residents. Despite the quick intervention, the total damage was estimated at around 100,000 euros.

injured and investigation

In the fire, three people were slightly injured. An 85-year-old resident and her 56-year-old son had to be hospitalized for treatment. A 62-year-old neighbor suffered slight smoke poisoning, but was treated on an outpatient basis. The cause of the fire has so far been unclear, but there is suspicion of serious arson. The criminal police have already initiated investigations, a fire cause investigator is being used.

The incidents on this day raise questions about fire protection again. Comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are difficult to find in Germany. However, many statistics, such as those of the German Fire Brigade Association and the Federal Statistical Office, show that fires in residential buildings and public institutions still represent a serious source of danger. According to the Feuertrutz there are numerous statistics on the causes of fire, injured and death numbers that could contribute to improving fire protection.

The events in Kamminke underline the need for effective prevention measures and the continuous sensitization of the population in dealing with fire protection. In view of the often tragic consequences that fires can lead to, it remains essential to check and improve the security standards.

To precise the causes and to prevent future fires, it remains to be seen which results will bring the investigation by the criminal police. The local community is now faced with the challenge of initiating healing and reconstruction measures in order to regain trust in the security of their surroundings.

For further information on the background of fires and their contraception, sources such as Nordkurier Access to further reports and statistics.

Current discussions on fire protection are also important in the professional world to minimize future risks and to sensitize citizens.