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Major fire in Villingen: Building partially collapsed – fire brigade on duty!
Major fire in Villingen-Schwenningen: Old town affected, several buildings partially collapsed, 100 firefighters on duty.
Major fire in Villingen: Building partially collapsed – fire brigade on duty!
A major fire in the old town of Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg, is causing excitement and concern. The fire broke out on the evening of June 14th and affected six buildings, several of which are in danger of collapsing. One building has already partially collapsed, making the situation even more dramatic. There are currently around 100 emergency services on site who are busy extinguishing the fire and taking other measures. The fire itself is now under control, but extinguishing the fire is extremely challenging due to the narrow streets and the dense old buildings. As Süddeutsche reports, a large column of smoke is visible over the city.
The fire department received its first emergency call at 6:27 p.m. after reports of a balcony fire were received. The fire spread quickly from a snack bar on the ground floor. As a result, several residents were injured, including a fellow firefighter and a citizen with smoke inhalation, both of whom had to be treated in clinics. Another injured person received outpatient treatment. The affected residents were placed with friends and relatives for safety. Residents were repeatedly asked to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke from entering.
Onlookers and security measures
Amid the dramatic scene, onlookers were directed out of the danger zone while emergency crews immediately cooled nearby buildings to prevent the fire from spreading. According to Spiegel the initial damage is estimated at several million euros.
The exact cause of the fire is still unclear. In a city like Villingen-Schwenningen with around 90,000 inhabitants and a historic old town, fires not only pose a danger to the immediate residents, but also to the rich architectural history. Statistics show that fires like this can increase the need for comprehensive fire protection and preventative measures. FeuerTrutz regularly publishes important data on fire prevention and safety in Germany.
The community and emergency services are in close contact to analyze possible risks and plan a safe return for the affected citizens. In moments like these, the strength of the community is shown as everyone hopes for quick help and a restoration of safety.