Fire alarm in the CT Lichtspiele Taucha cinema - Temporarily closed!

Fire alarm in the CT Lichtspiele Taucha cinema - Temporarily closed!

A shocking moment for cinema fans in Taucha: On Saturday afternoon there was a fire in the technical room at the CT Lichtspiele cinema. The fire department was alerted at 4:44 p.m. and quickly arrived at the scene. Thanks to the quick action of a respiratory protection team who fought the fire with a foam extinguisher, something worse was prevented. After the fire was successfully extinguished, the cinema was ventilated to remove the smoke. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the incident.

The cinema is currently closed, but a reopening is already being planned. Film viewings will take place there again from Wednesday. The operator has not yet commented on any damage or further action.

Technical cause and precautions

The suspected cause of the fire is a technical defect. This sheds light on the importance of fire safety measures in cinemas, according to the BGETEM play an essential role. Regular training of staff regarding occupational safety and firefighting is of great importance. Fire protection assistants receive theoretical and practical training in order to be able to react correctly in an emergency.

In the event of a fire, the safe evacuation of guests and keeping escape routes clear at all times are of the highest priority. In cinemas, the risk of heavy smoke is often greater than the fire itself, which is why operators must ensure that escape routes are always clear and that fire protection systems are regularly checked.

Review of technical glitches

The cinema has also had to struggle with technical problems in the past. For example, during the screenings of the film “The Equalizer 3” on October 5th and 6th, 2023, subtitles were missing in the Italian sequences. Such mishaps are regretted, as is the cinema's website kino Taucha.de reported, and are not uncommon in the industry.

Despite all the challenges and security-related incidents, the cinema remains an important part of the cultural landscape in Taucha. The anticipation of the reopening is palpable among the residents, and it is hoped that the CT Lichtspiele will soon be able to provide great cinematic moments again.