Fire in Eisleben: Old ruin opens in flames - the cause of the fire is unclear!

Fire in Eisleben: Old ruin opens in flames - the cause of the fire is unclear!

A fire in the attic of an empty house in Lutherstadt Eisleben caused excitement on Sunday. Around 40 firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire that broke out in the uninhabited property. Fortunately, there was no injuries in the incident, which is certainly a small consolation for the residents.

The affected apartment building has been empty since 2020 and is considered in need of renovation. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the criminal police have started the investigation and does not rule out arson. The estimated property damage amounts to around 15,000 euros, such as MDR reported.

explosion in residential building

Another exciting Situation occurred in an apartment building in Eisleben, in which two people were injured. A 51-year-old resident heard a loud bang when he opened his apartment door, whereupon the flames broke out. So far, the trigger of the explosion is unclear. The man and a 75-year-old neighbor had to be taken to a hospital, while all other residents of the house were able to get to safety independently. Here the damage was estimated at over 100,000 euros, such as [TAG24] (https://www.tag24.de/thema/feuerwehr Einze-heute/ploetzliche-explosion-lohnungsbrand-aus-zwehte-3391574).

Despite the dramatic circumstances, all other residents could be evacuated unscathed. Due to the fire and water damage, these were temporarily accommodated.

causes and statistics

The frequency of fires and their causes is always the focus of the investigation. According to a current statistics of the IFS, there are numerous factors that can contribute to such incidents. Therefore, a thorough examination of the causes of fire is elementary to avoid similar disasters in the future.

The two incidents in Eisleben impressively show how important it is to train the fire brigade well and react quickly in the event of an alarm. Every second counts in such moments!