Roof structure fire in Badendiek: Major fire in single-family home destroys everything!

Roof structure fire in Badendiek: Major fire in single-family home destroys everything!

On the night of today, a devastating fire was discovered in a single-family home in Badendiek-Gutow. The flames spread to the entire building around 12:40 a.m. and caused extensive property damage. A total of 58 firefighters from various volunteer fire departments, including Lohmen, Karcheez, Gutow, Klein Upahl, Zehna, Bölkow and Güstrow, were deployed on site. They have mobilized 12 emergency vehicles to bring the fire under control. State Road 17 was closed until the operation was completely dispersed at 7:45 a.m., meaning access to the surrounding area was severely impaired.

Fortunately, the 90-year-old resident was uninjured during the operation and was safely handed over to his relatives. The exact causes of the fire are still unclear; The ongoing criminal investigations have already begun. The estimated material damage is around 150,000 euros, which clearly shows how serious the situation was. Cityreport reports that The extensive mobilization of the fire brigades was crucial to stopping the fire.

Devastating roof truss fires in the region

A similar fate recently befell a single-family home in Eggesin, where a roof fire broke out on September 29, 2024. The volunteer fire departments from Eggesin, Ueckermünde, Bellin and Ahlbeck were also quickly on site. But here too, the complete destruction of the roof structure and the converted attic could not be prevented. Fortunately, the three residents, a 53-year-old woman, a 76-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were uninjured and were able to leave the house on their own. Uecker Randow reports that The house is currently no longer habitable and the residents have to stay with friends for the time being.

Given these incidents, it is alarming that fire statistics for recent years indicate an increasing number of such incidents. The CFS CTIF report № 29, which examines fire statistics for 2022, shows a comprehensive analysis from 55 countries with encouraging but also worrying trends covering the causes of fires and the frequency of fire operations. The numbers show not only increasing fires, but also tragic fire casualties, while firefighter safety remains the top priority. In the report, readers can gain deeper insight into the causes of fires and the most common fire injuries, which is an important issue for the safety of all citizens. CTIF mentions that The causes of such fires need to be investigated more closely in order to avoid such incidents in the future.

The dramatic events in Badendiek-Gutow and Eggesin are reminders of the need for increased awareness of fire protection and prevention in the region. Stay informed about developments following these incidents and be careful!