Fire drama in the circus tent: 17 children injured when demonstrated in Düren!

Fire drama in the circus tent: 17 children injured when demonstrated in Düren!

Aldenhoven, Deutschland - in the district of Düren there was a dramatic incident in which a fire broke out during a circus performance. According to Welt , the fire was caused by suspected non-facing fire swallows. This incident occurred in Aldenhoven in the morning and affected an event that was part of a project for children and students.

A total of 116 children and supervisors were present at the performance. Elementary school children tried for a performance in the context of a hands -on circus. During the demonstration, 17 children breathed smoke and suffered injuries. Two of them had to be brought to a clinic for treatment. The fire -swallow itself also suffered burns and was transported to a medical facility. Another adult was classified as slightly injured.

quick reaction and extinguishing measures

The incident raises questions about security at events, especially with increased risk. In connection with security aspects, the authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia have established an orientation framework. According to in NRW , this framework was created in order to support municipalities in planning, approval and implementation of major events.

safety precautions and recommendations

The orientation framework provides for a structured and transparent process based on proven experience. The recommendations include the naming of central contacts and the formation of coordination bodies from relevant offices in order to evaluate the security measures. Organizers of events with increased risk potential are obliged to submit a comprehensive security concept to the responsible municipality.

it becomes clear how important these safety precautions are in order to minimize the risk of children and other visitors at events. The systematic follow -up of such events could help to continuously improve the standards and prevent future incidents.