Tragic roof truss fire in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen: one person found dead

sad record of apartment fire in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen

Stuttgart (ots)

A tragic incident occurred in the early morning in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. At around 4 a.m., the fire brigade was called for an extensive fire in an apartment building in Schirmerstrasse. The mission was triggered by numerous calls from residents who noticed the devastating fire in the attic.

The operational measures of the fire brigade

When it arrived, the fire brigade already found the attic in full fire. The strength of the fire required the use of two turntable ladders and several extinguishing ears to protect the neighboring buildings from an attack by the flames. In the meantime, respiratory protection teams went into the building to search for any remaining persons and to fight the fire.

a tragic discovery

During the search, only one person could be found lifeless in an apartment. Fortunately, all other residents of the house had been able to bring themselves to safety before the fire brigade arrived. The affected apartments are currently not habitable due to the fire and smoke damage.

aftercare and support of those affected

To help the affected residents, a neighbor made her house available, where eleven people were looked after throughout the morning. It is remarkable how the parishioners stand together in such difficult times and support each other.

extensive detachment work

The fire could finally be brought under control at around 5 a.m., and a structural engineer then judges the stability of the building. This was crucial to enable the residents concerned to safely rescue important objects and documents. The extensive post -extinguishing work continued until around 12 noon, in which a drone was also used to identify hidden embers.

The process in detail

The Stuttgart fire brigade was at the site with around 120 emergency services, including both professional fire brigade and volunteer fire brigade. These structured according to the units and thus ensured a coordinated process of extinguishing work.

conclusion and outlook

This incident not only illustrates the dangers associated with apartment fires, but also the importance of a quick and effective emergency reaction. The engagement of the fire brigade and the neighborhood impressively shows how community can work together in times of crisis.