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Major fire in Unterrohn: Three injured after kitchen explosion!
Three injured after fire in single-family home in Unterrohn, Wartburgkreis. Firefighters fight against flames and smoke.
Major fire in Unterrohn: Three injured after kitchen explosion!
On Sunday there was a devastating fire in a single-family home in the Unterrohn district of Bad Salzung, which had serious consequences for the residents. Loud MDR Three people were injured and smoke poisoning is suspected. The emergency call reached the Wartburg district control center at 10:38 a.m., signaling the deployment of around 90 firefighters from various locations such as Bad Salzungen, Vacha and Tiefenort.
The fire started after an explosive noise in the kitchen of the house. It didn't take long before the fire quickly spread to the attic. The residents' first attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, and the fire department had difficulty getting the numerous embers in the half-timbered house under control in southern Thuringia reported. In order to defuse the situation, an excavator was ultimately used to dismantle the house.
Alerting and emergency services
The fire department, which was quickly alerted, was not the only institution on site; The police and the German Red Cross also supported the operation. The rescue control center initially warned about the heavy smoke development via the Katwarn and Nina app, but later gave the all-clear. The exact amount of damage is currently unknown. Police plan to have fire investigators examine the scene of the fire as soon as circumstances permit.
Background and statistics
Fires like this are not only a serious issue in Thuringia. The FeuerTrutz Network shows that there are no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics in Germany that cover all aspects of fires. However, regular information and annual statistics are essential to improve fire protection and minimize risks. According to previous surveys, smoke, fire and flames have been one of the most common causes of death for years.
The upcoming 1250th anniversary of the city of Bad Salzungen was canceled due to the incident, which also took away some of the community's festive mood.
The fire department and the relevant institutions are now faced with the challenge of determining the exact causes of this fire and preventing future similar incidents.