Great fire in Villingen-Schwenningen: old town on flames, many injuries!

Great fire in Villingen-Schwenningen: old town on flames, many injuries!

In the old town of Villingen-Schwenningen, there was a devastating major fire on Saturday evening, which assumed several buildings and caused massive damage. The extinguishing work has now been completed, but the fire brigade continues to hold a fire guard in the historic city. According to [pz-news.de] (https://www.pz-news.de/baden-wuerttemberg_artikel, Grossbrand-in-Villingen-Schwenningen-Geloescht-_arid.2230044.html) Four residents suffered minor injuries, while two firefighters had to take on medical help in a hospital and have to treat another fireman outpatient was.

A concise picture was offered to the eyewitnesses when a large column of smoke over the city. At the time of the fire, the exact reasons for the fire were still unclear. The police have started the investigation to clarify the causes. Another concern of arousing aspect is the damage that goes into the millions; Two of the six affected buildings have collapsed, which presented the emergency services with additional challenges.

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operations manager Robert Friedrich, however, made it clear that further collapse does not have to be expected. The affected residents were temporarily accommodated by families and friends, making a short -term solution to the acute emergency. According to the information from Spiegel.de, the fire brigade has brought the situation under control.

The tragedy in Villingen-Schwenningen reminds us of the prevailing risks of fires that affect numerous people in Germany every year. Comprehensive statistics on the causes of fire and consequences do not exist, but according to Feuertrutz.de, such a data could contribute decisively to improve fire protection. The need to optimize fire protection measures is particularly clear through incidents like this.

The local authorities invite citizens to remain vigilant and to inform them immediately in suspicious activities. In the meantime, the community remains in thoughts among those affected, while hoping for further information regarding the cause of the fire.