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Smoldering fire in the Cliff Hotel Sellin: roof work ends lightly!
On November 27th, 2025, a smoldering fire broke out at the Cliff Hotel in Sellin during roofing work without endangering anyone.
Smoldering fire in the Cliff Hotel Sellin: roof work ends lightly!
On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Cliff Hotel in Sellin on the island of Rügen experienced an unpleasant incident. At around 1:50 p.m. a smoldering fire broke out during roofing work. The flames ignited when the roofing felt was stuck to the flat roof, between the hotel and the adjacent swimming pool SVZ reported.
What exactly happened? The roof and facade parts of the hotel suffered significant damage as a result of the fire. Fortunately, there were no people in danger, so the all-clear was quickly given. The volunteer fire departments from Göhren, Baabe, Sellin and Lancken-Granitz were deployed to extinguish the fire and quickly brought the fire under control. The criminal police have already started investigations and secured evidence to clarify the exact causes of the fire. The estimated material damage amounts to around 15,000 euros.
Fire protection is not an easy topic
Such incidents shed light on the importance of fire prevention and safety when working on buildings. Loud FeuerTrutz There are no comprehensive and uniform statistics on fires, causes of fires and their consequences in Germany. Regular updates and collection of accurate data could support the development of effective protective measures and minimize future fire risks.
Given the current situation, it is clear how important it is to act preventively. Fire safety should be considered in every construction project to avoid similar incidents. Statistics show that most fires are caused by human error. It is therefore important to proceed with a good hand and observe all safety precautions down to the smallest detail.
Residents and tourists asked
It remains to be seen how the upcoming investigation will proceed and what lessons will be learned from this incident. A little more education about fire safety certainly wouldn't hurt, especially in a region that is very popular with tourists. While the clean-up work begins, not only the hotel operators but also the community hope that normality will soon return and that the Cliff Hotel will soon become a popular destination for holidaymakers and locals again.
This much is certain: safety must be the top priority and everyone should do their part to ensure that all future visits to Sellin are carefree and safe.