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Child dies tragically in fire in Wilhelmshaven – fire brigade on duty!
A child died in a fire in Wilhelmshaven; several injured. Investigation into the causes and help for those affected are ongoing.
Child dies tragically in fire in Wilhelmshaven – fire brigade on duty!
On Monday night there was a tragic fire in a residential and commercial building in Wilhelmshaven, in which a child lost his life. The fire, which broke out in an empty toy store, was reported by a witness at 2 a.m. According to NDR, bulky waste ignited in the entrance area and the thick smoke moved through the stairwell to the upper floors where the apartments are located.
The fire department had to rescue a family from the attic, but not all of the residents were able to leave the danger area in time. While eight people were able to get to safety on their own, a group of four children were found unconscious in the attic. Tragically, one of the children died on the way to the hospital. The siblings of the deceased child were taken to clinics in Bremen, Düsseldorf and Oldenburg with serious to life-threatening injuries, as Tagesspiegel reports.
Investigation into the cause of the fire
The fire investigator is currently determining whether the fire was started intentionally or whether a technical defect was the cause. The building is considered uninhabitable; a total of 19 people are registered who now have to be accommodated in emergency accommodation. In today's world, fighting fires is not only challenging for emergency services such as the fire department and police, but also time-consuming. Around 60 firefighters were on duty for up to two hours, supported by another 20 firefighters. The emergency pastoral care was also deployed and offered support to those affected.
If one searched for the causes of fires in the past, a trend can be identified: According to statistics, in 2024 there was a significant increase in the frequency of incidents due to careless handling of fire and technical defects, particularly in the case of fire damage. These developments are a serious reminder of the importance of being vigilant and acting security consciously.
This tragic incident in Wilhelmshaven affects the entire community. Our thoughts are with the affected families and the injured people. In such difficult times, it is crucial to stick together and support each other.