Tragic fireplace accident: 76-year-old dies in a burning house!

Tragic fireplace accident: 76-year-old dies in a burning house!

in Deskow, a small district of Ahrenshagen-Daskow near Ribnitz-Damgarten, a tragic accident series around a fireplace occurred yesterday, which resulted in a fatality and several injuries. According to a report by the SVZ Preparation to light the stove was deflected that triggered a devastating fire. While the older gentleman and his 41-year-old stepson tried to operate the oven, furniture and other furnishings ignited through the flames. Fortunately, the stepson was able to leave the burning house quickly.

The dramatic rescue operations were worn by neighbors and roommates who tried to save the 76-year-old from the smoking building. Despite the immediate care by the rescue workers, the homeowner died in the hospital. The local community shaked this incident and led the police to investigate the arson on suspicion. A fire cause investigator, such as that of the FDS fire, is also consulted to clarify the exact circumstances and the cause of the deflection.

injured and property damage

In the same accident, the stepson and two helpers, a 28-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, were slightly injured and had to be treated in the hospital. The great commitment of over 70 firefighters from surrounding weirs finally led to the fire. Unfortunately, the house was damaged so much by the flames that it is considered uninhabitable. It is estimated that the property damage incurred is around 200,000 euros, which is a considerable sum in a small place like Daskow.

Investigations and fire protection statistics

The task of determining the fire is of crucial importance, since precise analyzes of the causes and circumstances can prevent fires in the future. The Feuertrutz indicates that comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are missing in Germany. However, such data is essential to significantly improve fire protection and to recognize potential for hazard. In this case, the work of the cause of the fire in Deskow could make a decisive contribution to preventing similar tragedies in the future.