Tragic fire in Wahlendow: 88-year-old dead, sons injured!

Tragic fire in Wahlendow: 88-year-old dead, sons injured!

On the evening of May 23, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in a semi-detached house in Wahlendow, district of Vorpommern-Greifswald. A fire broke out around 7:00 p.m. in which a person died. The identity of the deceased is currently still unclear due to serious injuries, but it could be the 88 -year -old homeowner who was in the building at the time of the fire. According to FAZ , the public prosecutor's office has used Brandermittler to clarify the cause of the fire.

The sons of the deceased, 61 and 63 years old, quickly noticed the fire and immediately tried to save their father. However, their efforts were unsuccessful, and both had to give up the house after they had suffered slight burns on their face and flue gas poisoning. They were taken to the Greifswald University Hospital. The fire brigade was deployed with around 50 comrades of the surrounding voluntary fire departments to combat the fire. The damage to property is estimated at least 100,000 euros, reports Presseportal .

causes and risks

The exact causes of the fire are so far unclear. Fire causes will continue their investigations on May 24, 2025. According to ifs , more than half of all fires in and on buildings are due to electricity and human misconduct. Kitchen fires often occur when the stove is unattended, often while combustible materials are on it. Such fire risks are often underestimated.

It is particularly important that people exercise caution when dealing with electrical appliances. Devices such as refrigerators and washing machines are not always easy to monitor and can lead to devastating fires in defects. The careless handling of cigarette butts also counts on frequent causes of fire, which makes the need to be aware of the risk of fire.

These tragic events in Wahlendow serve as a warning example of the potential risks that lurk in every household. The investigation into the cause of the fire and the identity of the victim is continued with high pressure.