Millions in damage in Görlitz: fire paralyzes Rewe market and apartments!

Millions in damage in Görlitz: fire paralyzes Rewe market and apartments!

In Görlitz, a violent fire broke out overnight in a residential and commercial building on Reichenbacher Strasse, which left immense damage behind. The fire spell began around 9:30 p.m. in a power supply connection room and put the entire building to a severe test. Particularly tragic: A 71-year-old woman suffered injuries and had to receive medical attention. The drastic smoke development affected the Rewe market and neighboring shops such as a pharmacy and a pet supply store. The power supply was switched off as a precautionary measure and is now ensuring that the affected shops will have to make do without power until further notice, reports Radio Lausitz.

Internal reports reveal that the fire department was only alerted an hour and a half after the fire broke out. The fire department responded at 11:14 p.m. and had the fire under control relatively quickly. The operation was ended at 1:43 a.m. while members of the fire department provided valuable help in the rapid return of the evacuated residents. Nevertheless, the situation is tense: according to current estimates, the total damage is put at around 1.1 million euros, which is attributable solely to the goods in the Rewe store whose cold chains were interrupted by the power outage. The pharmacy's washing cycles are also not to be scoffed at, either Day24 reported.

Consequences of the fire

Despite the fire brigade's quick response, the situation remains critical: the Rewe market must remain closed for the time being, and the market owner Benjamin Geschwill fears that all of the goods will probably have to be destroyed. Employees will attempt to provide pickup and delivery customers with appropriate notice of the closure. Meanwhile, the investigation into the cause of the fire is being intensively pursued, as it is still unclear what caused the fire. Forensic scientists are on site and are securing traces so that they can hopefully shed light on the matter.

The idyll of Görlitz has been somewhat tarnished. The facilities already mentioned include not only the Rewe market, but also the pharmacy and the pet food store, all of which were affected by the effects of the fire. According to the building manager, the damage to the building itself amounts to around 60,000 euros.

A look at the fire statistics

The incident in Görlitz is not an isolated case, but is part of a worrying statistic that raises many questions about fire safety in Germany. Loud FeuerTrutz There is a lack of comprehensive and consistent fire statistics, which makes it difficult to take preventative measures. However, such information could make a decisive contribution to improving fire protection.

In the context of Görlitz, we should not forget that we can all be active in our own four walls with a healthy awareness of fire protection and safety. A good knack for handling electrical devices and regular fire safety checks could help avoid such tragic events.