Dramatic fire in Korntal-Münchingen: Damage 1.5 million euros!

Dramatic fire in Korntal-Münchingen: Damage 1.5 million euros!

In the night from Saturday to Sunday there was a fire in Korntal-Münchingen, and in two places. This resulted in damage in the millions and luckily there were no injuries. While the fire brigade was in a fire -fighting, many residents found themselves in a worrying situation when the warning about the feared smoke nuisance was pronounced.

In the early Sunday morning, a large contingent of the fire brigade was alerted when a devastating fire broke out on the premises of a company. As the SWR reports , the material damage is due to a frightening sum of 1.5 million euros. The flames not only destroyed strong silos, but also left a loading hall back in ruins. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the fire brigade was forced to leave a fire troop on site to monitor any embers.

lightning strike triggers further fire from

But that was not the only fire of the weekend. Already on Saturday evening, residents reported another fire service in Deckerstrasse in the Korntal district. A roof structure of a single -family house was presumably caught by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. According to Stuttgarter news alerted the Residents independently the fire brigade after noticed the fire. The fire brigade was able to quickly extinguish the fire and covered the roof structure to suffocate the glow. The estimated damage amounts to around 100,000 euros, and the residents now have to do without their return to their own home.

warning canceled

In the course of Sunday, the residents were asked via the Warnapp "Nina" to keep windows and doors closed in order to protect themselves from smoke and odor nuisance. However, this warning has now been lifted, so that the air gradually becomes clearer again.

fires can arise from various causes, as the IFS website explains. Since more than half of all fires in and on buildings are due to electricity and human misconduct, it is important to remain attentive. Whether neglected kitchen plates or improper handling of electrical appliances - the causes are often underestimated. It becomes clear that preventive measures such as the regular review of devices should aim to minimize fire hazards. Information on frequent causes of fire and safety tips is therefore a valuable resource for the population.

These not only affect commercial areas, but also have a direct impact on the daily life of residents in Korntal-Münchingen.