Verden in the state of emergency: Historical half -timbered house is on fire

a devastating fire and its effects on the community

Verden -On Wednesday afternoon there was a devastating fire in the city center of Verden, which converted a historical half-timbered house on Anita-Augspurg-Platz into a column of smoke. A building was particularly affected that housed both gastronomy and living space. The damage caused by the fire is considerable and the exact amount is still unknown, but the effects on the local community are already noticeable.

The use of the emergency services

The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. and led to a large -scale operation of around 150 forces, including the fire brigade, emergency services, the technical relief organization (THW) and the police in Verden. Not only the Verden volunteer fire brigade was deployed; Numerous surrounding fire departments supported the extinguishing work. Despite the extensive commitment, the historic building was largely destroyed. A neighboring house also damaged, but the extent is still unclear there. The emergency services had to deal with additional challenges because the roof structure of the half -timbered house had collapsed, which made the extinguishing work difficult.

injuries and safety precautions

A total of three people were injured in the fire and had to be cared for by emergency services. The police imposed security measures by locking all access roads to the inner city area in order to ensure the security of the citizens and keep the danger area free. The local population was asked to avoid the affected area and to keep windows and doors closed. Firefighters spared corresponding announcements with mobile sirens to inform the residents.

cause of the fire remains unclear

The investigation into the cause of the fire was initiated immediately by the Verden police. However, there is currently no specific indications that would enable statements about the trigger of the fire. The mysterious occurrence of the fire and the destruction of a historical building raises questions that are discussed in the community.

a sign of the community

The loss of a historical building is not just a material loss. It represents a significant change in the cityscape and affects many residents and business -loving emotionally. Historical buildings are often part of the cultural identity of a city, and their loss can leave a gap that is difficult to fill. This tragedy will all the more weld together to find solutions for restoration and reconstruction.