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Burning fire in Aurich: burst water pipe makes house uninhabitable!
Blazing fire in Aurich damages water pipe, three residents injured. Building uninhabitable, 70 emergency services on site.
Burning fire in Aurich: burst water pipe makes house uninhabitable!
In Aurich, a residential building is currently on the brink of collapse after a smoldering fire on an electricity box around 11 p.m. on Boxing Day caused a stir and considerable damage. The fire occurred on Nürnberger Straße and led to a burst water pipe, the exact cause of which remains unclear to this day. According to NDR, three residents suffered minor smoke injuries and had to be taken to hospital as a precaution.
Although the fire extinguished itself, there was significant water damage on the ground floor of the house. The heat from the scorching fire apparently damaged the water pipe, causing much of the water to leak outside through the door at night. On Saturday morning, the ground floor was still under water, which made the residents' situation even more difficult. According to police estimates, the total damage amounts to around 20,000 euros.
Rescue measures and emergency services
Around 70 firefighters from Aurich, Haxtum, Middels and Walle were involved in the operation, as well as the rescue service, the German Red Cross and the police. A quick response was necessary because one resident was able to leave the building independently, while two others had to be rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. The large-scale operation impressively shows how important a well-coordinated fire department is, especially in such critical situations.
The exact cause of the fire remains a mystery. The NWZonline reports that investigators are continuing to work on various possibilities. It is possible that the smoldering fire was caused by electrical problems in the power box, a common cause of fires, according to 2024 statistics from the Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research of Public Insurers (IFS). This states that electrical current and human error are common causes of fires that cause significant damage every year.
Future prevention measures
Due to the increasing number of fires caused by electrical devices, it is becoming increasingly important to take preventive measures. In its research, the IFS has found that the number of battery fires is also increasing, which is due to the growing use of battery-powered devices. Such statistics are not only of interest to insurance companies, but also provide important information about safety in our households. Further information on the cause of the fire can be found on the [IFS] website (https://www.feuertrutz.de/ifs-veroeffentlicht-brandursachen-statistics-2024-24072025).
The dramatic events in Aurich remind us to actively promote safety within our own four walls and to take the risks of electricity seriously. Stay alert!