Sports boat in Kleve then on fire: two injuries in a dramatic accident!

Sports boat in Kleve then on fire: two injuries in a dramatic accident!

This morning, the port of Kleve, Steinburg district, occurred to a dramatic incident: a sports boat burned out completely, which earned two people slight injuries. The fire, which broke out in the area of ​​the investor at around 10:30 a.m., caused great excitement and a rapid use of the fire brigade. [Borkenerzeitung] reports that the two affected are a 51-year-old boat leader and his 85-year-old father. The son thought his security in good time and jumped into the water to save himself. His father stayed ashore, but suffered a shock.

At 10:28 a.m., the alarmed fire brigade from Friedrichstadt, Kleve, Hennstedt and Schlichting quickly became active. They not only secured the burned -out boat, but also ensured that the flames could not spread to other boats. While the 51-year-old was brought to the hospital with the suspicion of flue gas poisoning, his father remained on site after outpatient treatment. It should be noted that both the fire brigade and the police do not find any relevant resignations of operating substances, which is particularly important in these situations.

the cause of the fire unclear

The investigation into the cause of the fire is currently still in progress and are continued by the criminal police in Heide. The exact amount of damage has not yet been determined, but it can be assumed that the destruction of the boat will bring considerable costs. [Presseportal] emphasizes that comprehensive fire statistics in Germany is rare. As also represented by [Feuertrutz], such data could help improve fire protection and, if necessary, to develop preventive measures.

Overall, this incident shows once again how important fast action and well -trained firefighters are in order to be able to react adequately in an emergency. The voluntary fire departments do an indispensable service here and ensure that worse damage is prevented. Let's go excited about the results of the investigation and wish those affected a quick recovery.