Smoke detector saves cat: Fire prevented in Klein Rogahn's apartment

Smoke detector saves cat: Fire prevented in Klein Rogahn's apartment

A fire broke out in Klein Rogahn near Schwerin on Tuesday morning, which was caused by a burning kettle on a stove. Thanks to the quick intervention of residents and the fire department, something worse was prevented. The alarm was raised at 6:15 a.m. when neighbors on Bergstrasse noticed the suspected fire and informed the fire department.

The emergency services appeared extremely professional: They gained access to the locked apartment door in the apartment building and discovered the kettle in the kitchen, which was on fire. Fortunately, there was no one in the apartment at the time and there were no risks to the neighbors thanks to the quick intervention; It was not necessary to evacuate the surrounding apartments. Only the affected apartment was declared uninhabitable due to the heavy smoke.

Quick response from the fire department

A total of 39 firefighters from various communities, including Klein Rogahn, Pampow, Stralendorf, Wittenburg and Wittenförden, were on duty. The commitment of the rescue workers was able to prevent something worse and limit the amount of damage to around 2,000 euros. The Hagenow police have now started an investigation into suspicion of negligent arson, as the 29-year-old tenant is suspected of having started the fire through his carelessness. There was a particularly brief ray of hope for the affected apartment: the tenant's cat was rescued from the flames unharmed and was returned to its owner.

The event once again raises questions about the importance of safety precautions such as smoke detectors. In Germany there is a legal requirement for smoke detectors that applies in all federal states. From 2024, all homes, whether occupied or rented, must be equipped with working smoke detectors. According to the specifications, bedrooms, children's rooms and hallways are essential places where smoke detectors must be installed. Landlords are usually responsible for installation, although maintenance is often the responsibility of tenants.

Smoke detector requirement in Germany

The incident in Klein Rogahn also shows the potential dangers if safety measures are not followed. Often, as in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for example, there is no comprehensive control over the installation and condition of smoke detectors. This means that despite existing legal requirements, many apartments may not be adequately insured. False alarms caused by cooking steam or dust can happen quickly. In such cases, however, the tenant is usually responsible, while in the case of real fires, the general public covers the costs of the fire department.

In summary, the incident in Klein Rogahn not only serves as a wake-up call to all tenants and landlords in the region, but also as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of safety precautions. Even if the cat had a happy ending, the issue of fire alarm systems should not be taken lightly.

A look at the most important information:

• Rauchmelderpflicht in Deutschland seit 2024.
• Feuerwehr kostete 2000 Euro, keine Personen verletzt.
• Ermittlungen der Polizei wegen fahrlässiger Brandstiftung.
• Katzenrettung als positiver Aspekt des Vorfalls.

For more information about smoke detector obligations and liability issues, visit the website Smoke reports and ADAC.