Drama in Mecklenburg: Fires cause millions in damage!

Drama in Mecklenburg: Fires cause millions in damage!

In the last few days, several fires in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have caused a lot of excitement and high levels of property damage. The fire department had its hands full trying to contain the flames and prevent major damage. The temperatures and dryness in the region contribute to the danger. Loud Picture The fires today alone caused total damage of over 340,000 euros.

At around 3 p.m., a straw bale press near Blievensdorf caught fire due to a technical defect. The smoke caused visibility on the nearby A24, so one lane was closed. Fortunately, traffic returned to normal around 3:30 p.m. The fire brigade was quickly on the scene, but was unable to save the machine. The damage amounted to 85,000 euros. At 4:30 p.m., fires broke out again in a former cowshed near Langen Brütz, where over 50 firefighters fought until 7:40 p.m. This involved 400 stored bales of straw, and the criminal police are now investigating on suspicion of negligent arson. The damage is estimated at 240,000 euros.

Additional incidents and investigations

At around 5 p.m., a tractor driver in Wittenburg was called upon when hay bales on a trailer caught fire. Although he noticed the fire in time, the flames were not extinguished until 8:30 p.m. The damage is 15,000 euros, the exact cause is still unclear. How NDR reported, the total property damage from the last fires amounts to more than 600,000 euros.

There was also a major fire in Torgelow on Sunday night. A warehouse with old cars burned, the fire brigade fought the flames until mid-morning and prevented them from spreading to neighboring houses. The cause is unclear, but it is also being investigated as negligent arson. The criminal police also took action in Malchin, where an outbuilding of an apartment building caught fire. 80 emergency services were required here, but fortunately the residents remained uninjured. The estimated damage is approximately 500,000 euros.

Effects of fires in the forest

In addition to these incidents, there are reports of two forest fires in the region that have spread and affected several hectares. How n-tv According to reports, meter-high flames are visible between the treetops and explosions can be heard near the evacuated town of Volzrade. Around 160 residents had to leave their homes while the fire department irrigated the area using firefighting helicopters and special techniques. An urgent call for caution is being issued as the risk of forest fires has reached alarming levels.

The current fires in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are a clear sign that communities must remain vigilant. The fire brigades are currently doing valuable work to contain the dangers - but the population is also called upon to be careful and not to endanger nature unnecessarily. Stay safe!