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Major fire in Villingen-Schwenningen: millions in damage and injuries!
A major fire in the old town of Villingen-Schwenningen caused millions in damage. The fire department is checking the situation, the cause is unclear.
Major fire in Villingen-Schwenningen: millions in damage and injuries!
A large-scale operation by the fire brigade caused a stir in the old town of Villingen-Schwenningen at the weekend. A fire broke out on Saturday evening, quickly spreading to several houses and sending a massive column of smoke over the city. How Daily Mirror Reportedly, the extinguishing work ended on Sunday morning, with the fire department keeping watch until the early hours of the morning.
The cause of the fire is still unclear and is being investigated by the police. The first emergency call came in at 6:27 p.m. after a balcony caught fire. The fire quickly spread through the narrow streets of the densely built-up old town, making extinguishing work considerably more difficult. The old age of the buildings also contributed to the challenges, as the operations management confirmed.
Injuries and significant property damage
Four residents suffered minor injuries in the fire, while two firefighters had to be treated in hospital and another received outpatient care. According to the police, the material damage caused amounts to several million euros. The partial collapse of two of the six buildings affected was also tragic, but the operations manager assured that no further collapses were to be expected.
During the operation, residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed to protect themselves from the smoke. Fortunately, many affected residents were able to stay with friends and families.
Fire service statistics and fire risks
In view of such incidents, it is important to address the issue of fire safety. The CTIF Center for Fire Statistics (CFS-CTIF) released a report back in 2023 containing comprehensive data on urban fires from 38 states and 26 major cities. As part of the project “100 CITIES – 100 YEARS – Evaluation of Urban Fire Risks” the development of urban fire risks in the 20th century is evaluated. You can find more information about this on the website CTIF.
In order to improve the handling of fire risks, important questions will be asked: How many fires have there been in the last 100 years? How many people were and are affected? And what international risk trends are emerging?
The major fire in Villingen-Schwenningen reminds us once again how important preventive measures and a well-organized fire service are. Stay informed and be aware of fire risks as no one wants to find themselves in a situation like this.