Fire risk on Usedom: Dishwasher puts holiday apartments on fire

Fire risk on Usedom: Dishwasher puts holiday apartments on fire

in Loddin on the idyllic island of Usedom, a fire in a holiday apartment caused excitement on Saturday evening. An older couple who had prepared for the next day experienced an unexpected fright when her dishwasher suddenly opened on the first floor. Residents reported a strong stench and dark smoke that came out of the building. Fortunately, neighbors and other holiday guests were able to take the first extinguishing attempts before they brought themselves to safety. The fire brigade was alerted around 7:30 p.m. and moved in with a team of 18 firefighters from Loddin and Ückeritz to master the fire.

The emergency services were quickly on hand and wore heavy respiratory protection to combat the fire. They also checked the attic and the surrounding apartments for possible embers. The assignment lasted until shortly before 9 p.m., with property damage to an estimated 50,000 euros. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the apartment remains uninhabitable for the time being. The owner of the holiday home was traveled during the incident, and the affected couple was housed in a different holiday complex at short notice. The police assume a technical defect as the cause of the fire.

a recurring risk

The discussion about fire hazards through technical devices is not new. As Barbara Lyssy, a neighbor and landlord, said, such incidents are very important in her own holiday apartments. The concern for security is increasing, especially at a time when many holiday complexes are fully booked. Similar incidents have also happened elsewhere. For example, a kitchen fire was reported in Borod, which was probably caused by a technical defect on a dishwasher. There were moderate smoke development here, but the residents were able to leave the building intact. The fire brigade was also in use in Borod and found that the device had overheated, of which a potentially high risk of all people present.

Caution is better than forbearance

These incidents also skill light on the most common causes of fire, which also include technical defects. In general, dangerous work, such as welding or working with devices such as hot glue guns, are among the risk factors that are often overlooked. Special caution should be exercised in such work, especially if they are carried out in the private sector. According to the fire protection headquarters, this work should be done by trained staff in order to identify potential dangers at an early stage and avoid damage. A proper handling and the constant supervision of devices used are crucial to prevent fire flocks.