Heavy fire in Coburg: residents seriously injured and roof structure completely burned out!

Heavy fire in Coburg: residents seriously injured and roof structure completely burned out!

in Coburg, more precisely in the Cortendorf district, a devastating fire in an apartment building caused excitement in an apartment building on Sunday morning. A resident was seriously injured and had to be flown to a special clinic in Saxony-Anhalt with a rescue helicopter, while the other residents were luckily unharmed. The fire brigade managed to prevent the flames from spreading to the surrounding buildings, which could make worse things averted Featuring Thuringia .

The fire broke out in an apartment around 8:30 a.m. and quickly spread to the roof structure. Residents noticed the dense smoke and immediately alerted the fire brigade, which was on site with numerous emergency services. The extinguishing work dragged on for several hours and the roof structure burned out completely. In addition, due to smoke and extinguishing water damage, other parts of the building have become uninhabitable. The damage to property is estimated in the low six -digit euro range, as reports the police bavaria

urban aids for those affected

The city of Coburg has already taken measures to support the affected residents and organizes temporary accommodations for those who have lost their apartments. The criminal police have also started the cause of the fire and is looking for witnesses who can provide information on the incident. Witnesses are asked to report on 09561/645-0.

The causes of such fires are of great importance, and according to a current study, various factors for fire damage are decisive in 2024. While many fires are due to technical defects, human failure and negligence also play a role. Further information on fire damage and its causes can be viewed on the IFS website: ifs .

The entire situation once more reminds us of the importance of preventive measures for fire prevention. So stay vigilant and remember: security is going!