Drama in Baalberge: Empty house in flames - investigations are running!

Drama in Baalberge: Empty house in flames - investigations are running!

in Baalberge, a district of the city, burned an empty single -family house in Baalberger Kreisstraße Lichterloh on Wednesday evening. According to information from Magdeburg clicks was reported at 10:15 p.m. The fire brigade was on site with a total of six vehicles and 20 emergency services to extinguish the fire. After about two hours the flames could be brought under control. The fire location was confiscated for further examination, since the building was empty for several years and the possibility of a technical defect is therefore considered low. The amount of property damage cannot yet be quantified.

But not only in Baalberge the fire provides attention. In Schönebeck, police officers stopped an 18-year-old on the same evening with an e-scooter on Boeltzigstrasse. The scooter was on the move without insurance license plate and was therefore not compulsory. In addition, there were signs of consumption of narcotics during control. After ensuring the e-scooter, an investigation was initiated against the young man, and a blood test was taken to ensure evidence in the Calbe Clinic.

The dangers of e-bikes and e-scooters

The action in Schönebeck cannot be seen detached from a current study by the KFV (Kuratorium für Road Safety), which addresses the increased fire risk of battery-operated devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters. According to KFV , these vehicles are potential sources of danger, especially due to battery bridges. In 2023, around 421,000 bicycles were sold in Austria, more than half of which are e-bikes. 25% of e-bike owners and 30% of e-scooter owners have not taken any safety precautions, which increases the risk of fires.

Lithium batteries in particular are known as the cause of the fire. They can caught fire by overloading, improper chargers or mechanical damage. In the first half of 2023, there were even 36 deaths through fires of e-bikes and e-scooters in the first half of 2023. Insurance.at reports that frequent fires on e-bikes often occur during the loading process and on e-scooters during the journey.

• recommended security measures:
  • Regular maintenance of high -quality devices.
  • Devices in a dry, temperature -protected place.
  • Use only recommended chargers and load the batteries under supervision.
  • have the condition of the battery checked for a long time.
  • keep suitable extinguishing agents in the event of a fire and alert the fire brigade.

All of these aspects underline the need to raise awareness of potential fire hazards and to promote responsibility for both manufacturers and users. The quick increase in e-bikes and e-scooters in society requires a rethink in relation to security and precaution to avoid future tragedies.