After fire disaster: Fortuna Dingelstedt celebrates comeback!

After fire disaster: Fortuna Dingelstedt celebrates comeback!

Dingelstedt am Huy, Deutschland - The foot of the SV Fortuna in Dingelstedt am Huy have solid ground under their feet again. After a devastating fire in March 2023, which put the club home in rubble and ashes, those responsible are now optimistic that the game operations can continue under the currently built containers. Through numerous donations, these temporary solutions have made it possible to provide both changing rooms and showers. The tragedy of the incident is not only reflected in the loss of the clubhouse, but also in the destroyed premises of the local shooting club. The chairman Ulrich Rittmüller describes the situation as a "catastrophe" - over a hundred years of club history and many trophies have been irretrievably lost.

The fire that had ignited in the kitchen of the clubhouse led to a considerable property damage that is estimated at up to one million euros. The destruction of the building was so serious that it is unacceptable due to the risk of collapse. But despite this huge challenge, the club managers are looking forward: the construction of a new clubhouse should begin in the winter of 2023, which is a small ray of brightness after the darkness.

is the fire on arson?

Another fire in the region raises questions. On the night of Monday, August 12th, a clubhouse on Berger Heisterkamp got on fire. As the Cz reported fire in two containers. This quickly spread to other containers and the wood club house, which resulted in property damage of 50,000 euros. The police have started the investigation because there have been similar incidents in other club homes recently.

The TuS, which uses the storage room together with FC Firat, strives for a quick reconstruction to keep the time to normal as short as possible. In addition, FC Firat Bergen is planning a call for donations to collect replacement for the materials destroyed by the fire, including benches, refrigerators and sports equipment. So far, 400 euros have already been received, which shows that the cohesion in the community is strong. Interested parties can address their concerns directly to the association and contact Hayrettin-aclan@hotmail.de or by phone at 0162-2926855.

A look at fire protection statistics

The frequency of such fires may be alarming, and the ifs has already published extensive statistics on causes of fire. The prevention of fires in club homes should be emphasized in the future to avoid the damage caused in recent years.

Despite the challenges, the clubs are determined to get up again, to preserve their historical identity and to strengthen their community. There is a lot of the region's solidarity to heal the wounds and shape a new future.