Big fire in Chemnitz: Smoke column devastated backyard!

Big fire in Chemnitz: Smoke column devastated backyard!

Chemnitztalstraße, 09111 Chemnitz, Deutschland - A shocking large -scale operation of the fire brigade caused a stir on Saturday evening in Chemnitz. In a back yard on Chemnitztalstrasse, a devastating fire broke out, which made a massive column of smoke visible for miles. According to Tag24 was initially unclear. During the use, several wooden pallets proved to be a fire stove, which quickly attacked an adjacent building. The extinguishing work was extremely difficult. Several firefighters suffered circulatory problems and had to be treated, while no final information has yet been made for the injury situation.

To support the emergency services, Chemnitztalstraße was blocked in both directions. The police called on drivers to avoid the area by far in order not to hinder the operation. This measure led to considerable traffic disruptions in the area.

another fire in the city

The extinguishing work lasted until around 7 p.m. when the site was handed over to the police. According to reports, the affected residential building is unfortunately no longer habitable, but an assessment of the amount of damage is still pending. Blick reports that the road user in the area was also asked for patience.

fire statistics and security in Germany

In the context of these dramatic events, it is worth taking a look at the general fire protection situation in Germany. According to firetrutz are missing comprehensive and uniform fire statistics. Such data could make a decisive contribution to improving fire protection. Regular updates and a central overview would be desirable to inform and protect the population as best as possible.

In this tense situation, it remains to be hoped that the causes of the fires will soon be informed and that the amount of damage can be determined to help the affected people in Chemnitz.