Brand disaster in Metelsdorf: two houses on flames, shock for residents!

Brand disaster in Metelsdorf: two houses on flames, shock for residents!

In the early morning of June 28, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in Metelsdorf, which completely destroyed two single -family houses. The flames blazed on the street on the Gross Bütt and their cause is so far unknown. The alarm was triggered at 05:20 a.m. and the fire brigades from Wismar, village of Mecklenburg, Bad Kleinen, Weidendorf, Barnkow and Groß Stieden were quickly on site with a total of 76 emergency services. A comprehensive report on the events Cityreport .

The fire started in the carport and quickly spread out to the first family home before it also gripped the adjacent building. All of the damage is estimated at around 800,000 euros, since both houses were identical. The residents of the first house, a 48-year-old man, a 47-year-old woman and her 12-year-old son, suffered shock and were treated outpatient. Fortunately, the residents of the second house were not at home and were later informed by their relatives.

on site and in motion

The spatial situation required quick measures: Due to the strong smoke development, a warning message was issued that asked residents to keep windows and doors closed. Through traffic was also closed by the police to support the extinguishing work. In addition to the fire brigade, the emergency services, an emergency doctor and several police officers were also on site to ensure that everything went smoothly.

"We needed the necessary tact here," says a fire department head. Emergency chaplains were also available for the families concerned to help in this difficult time.

The search for the cause of the fire

What exactly triggered this fire remains unclear. The criminal police have now confiscated the location of the fire and started investigations. According to fire protection , the cause of the fire is an important part of the forensic brand analysis. These examinations are carried out by fire protection experts or specialized fire investigators who clarify the circumstances of the fire in order to check easier claims and responsibilities.

Such a procedure usually begins after the fire fighting and can include elements such as evidence of evidence, documentation, analysis of the fire course and the creation of an expert opinion. The main focus is on causes such as electrical defects, negligence or even arson. Ensuring a professional fire cause determination is crucial to avoid repeated mistakes and to clarify everyone involved, explains Brandermittlung .

In Germany, there is unfortunately a lack of uniform regulations for the training of fire causes, which can affect the quality of the report. The qualifications of the experts are of great importance, since missing standards can lead to inaccurate or even false investigations.

Overall, it remains to be seen in which knowledge the investigation brings. The fire in Metelsdorf affected many people and the hopes that the cause will be found quickly are great. A sensitization to the importance of fire security in our neighborhoods now seems to be more necessary than ever. It remains to be hoped that similar incidents can be prevented in the future.