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Burning weeds ends in an inferno of flames: 250,000 euros in damage!
A 60-year-old caused a major fire and 250,000 euros in damage while removing weeds with a gas burner in Nordenham-Blexen.
Burning weeds ends in an inferno of flames: 250,000 euros in damage!
An unfortunate mishap yesterday in Nordenham, in the Wesermarsch district, caused massive property damage of around 250,000 euros. A 60-year-old man used a gas burner to remove weeds and caused a major fire that made an entire apartment building uninhabitable. The incident occurred in mid-summer temperatures, which gave the fire additional fuel.
The explosion occurred after sparks from the gas burner ignited an extension of the house. The flames quickly spread to the entire three-party house in the Blexen district. By fortunate circumstances, a firefighter happened to be nearby and noticed the blazing flames. He didn't hesitate and immediately made an emergency call, which quickly alerted the emergency services. A total of around 72 firefighters were deployed to fight the fire.
Evacuation and development
Thankfully, everyone in the building – three adults and two small children – were able to escape the house independently and uninjured before the fire department intervened. The fire was extinguished after around two hours, but the destruction had already been done. The apartment building is currently uninhabitable and has been confiscated by police while investigations into the cause of the fire continue.
As the authorities reported, the emergency caused significant traffic disruptions, especially because the popular “Sail Bremerhaven” was taking place at the same time, which made the situation even more difficult. In the future, the fire brigade will have to pay more attention to the risk of fires, especially when using gas burners, as shown by current [statistics from the IFS](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenaktien/ursachenrechner-brandschaeden-2024/), which shows the most common causes of fires.
Overall, it can be said that such accidents can be avoided through more education about the correct use of flammable devices and the responsible use of gas burners, such as those used to remove weeds. Current statistics show that the number of fire damages is continuously increasing and it is time to raise awareness about fire safety.
For the person who caused this tragic incident, legal and financial responsibility could have significant consequences in the coming days, especially since the property damage costs 250,000 euros. The local government and fire brigade urge people to be particularly careful when dealing with open flames.