Cellar fire in Querfurt: 17 injured and massive water damage!

Cellar fire in Querfurt: 17 injured and massive water damage!

The night of Sunday occurred in Querfurt, a place in the Saalekreis, a dramatic basement fire in an apartment building. This incident led to the evacuation of a total of 17 residents, such as mdr . 12 people suffered slightly among those affected, while one person bought serious fire injuries and had to be hospitalized.

The fire brigade's deletion measures were initiated immediately, but the damage is considerable. The building has become uninhabitable as a result of the fire, and a pipe break in the basement also led to water and power failures. The water supply for three adjacent houses is also interrupted. In order to supply the affected residents with drinking water, a tanker was organized, the Zeit in their reporting.

residents in safety

The evacuated residents have temporarily found accommodation from friends and relatives. Despite the dramatic circumstances, the residents are relieved that the fire brigade reacted quickly.

As the statistics show, basement fires in Germany are not exactly rare, and often they are the result of unsecured electrical systems or improper handling of combustible materials. Nevertheless, there is no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics for Germany, which makes it difficult to analyze and improve fire protection. In this regard, Feuertrutz a number of statistics that also document the causes of fire and the number of injuries.

At the moment, however, it remains unclear why this fire occurred. The examinations for the exact cause of the fire are running and the police have started the investigation. It is closely ensured that such incidents are avoided to minimize the risk of future fire events.

The fire brigade and the rescue workers have proven a good hand in this tense situation, which is why the affected residents will hopefully return to their familiar surroundings.