Arsung shocked Clausthal-Zellerfeld: largest wooden church in danger!

Arsung shocked Clausthal-Zellerfeld: largest wooden church in danger!

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Deutschland - The market church "Zum Holy Spirit" in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, the largest wooden church in Germany, was badly damaged last weekend by a devastating fire. The exact circumstances of the fire are still unclear, but a lot indicates arson. As reported NDR on Monday, a spokesman for the Braunschweig public prosecutor's office was visited, which confirmed that all the signs on intentional Indicate arson. The police had already committed the first assumptions on Sunday and a suspect was temporarily arrested, but was released later due to a lack of urgent suspicion.

The fire broke out on Sunday night and quickly spread from the ground to the roof behind the wooden facade. Thanks to the rapid reaction of the fire brigade, which was on site with over a hundred emergency services, the fire could be contained in good time. The fire alarm system of the church immediately alerted the control center in Goslar, which enabled an early discovery of the fire. The fire location remains confiscated for the time being until the investigation is completed. The exact damage has so far not been quantified, but the facade and the roof structure on the east side of the church, such as Evangelisch.de in addition.

The importance of the market church

The market church, which was built in the 17th century, is considered an important monument to the North German Baroque. Since 2005 it has also been recognized as a cultural monument of national importance. Before the fire disaster, the church was extensively renovated for almost ten million euros and has a unique value - the tower alone consists of 56 tons of wood. The chairwoman of the parish, Juliane Neuss, expressed that the shock among the parishioners was great, but there is also a feeling of relief that worse damage could be averted.

The municipality is particularly affected in terms of the condition of the organ, which has recently been restored for a proud three million euros and was near the ferris. The condition of the organ cannot currently be checked. The fire brigade's commitment and the fast alarm have prevented worse things - but the community remains concerned about its cultural and historical site.

How NWZ Online, the market church is one of the few preserved wooden churches in Germany, which increases its importance in the region. The public prosecutor will take further steps in the coming days to investigate the incidents, while the municipality is preparing for the challenges of recovery.