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Fire in Weißenfels: Several garbage cans in flames, police are investigating!
In Weißenfels, an overnight garbage can fire damaged several waste containers. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Fire in Weißenfels: Several garbage cans in flames, police are investigating!
It was a restless night on Zeitzer Strasse in Weißenfels when the fire department was called to a fire in the backyard of an apartment building. At around 1 a.m., a resident reported fire in a garbage can, and the flames soon spread to several other garbage containers. Despite the rapid response of the fire brigade, there was significant damage, reports mz.de.
In total, several garbage cans and a wooden shed were affected. An adjacent property fence also suffered damage. Fortunately, everyone in the house was able to be brought to safety. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still unclear, but the police have started investigating.
Similar incidents in the region
Garbage can fires are not just a problem in Weißenfels. Another dramatic incident occurred last year in Zwickau, where a garbage container on a house wall was set on fire. The fire quickly spread to the building and caused an estimated property damage of over 20,000 euros tag24.de reported. The fire department was able to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings.
Such incidents shed light on the increasing fire risks, which are particularly increasing in urban areas. According to a current evaluation of fire damage carried out by... ifs-ev.org Garbage can fires are a recurring problem that not only worries residents, but also poses challenges for emergency services.
In Weißenfels it is hoped that the cause of the fire can be clarified soon and additional measures will be taken to ensure safety in the residential areas. The fire department recommends placing trash cans in safe locations and cleaning them regularly to minimize the risk of fires.