Fire on Highfield: Over 20 injured in the Ferris wheel accident

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The dangers of major events were again tragically clear when the popular music festival "Highfield" near Leipzig injured a fire from a ferris wheel. Such incidents not only throw a light on the safety precautions at mass events, but also influence the perception and feeling of security of the festival visitors.

a fire that causes unrest

on Saturday night, around 9 p.m., initially flared up one of the gondolas of the Ferris wheel on the festival site on Lake Störmthaler. The fire quickly spread to a second gondola, which led to panicking moments among the guests. According to preliminary estimates, over 20 people were injured. The police reported four fire injuries while a person suffered injuries from a fall. The other injuries had inhaled smoke, including first aiders and police officers who provided support.

still unclear cause

The cause of the fire is not yet known. A police spokesman said that the fire was cordoned off and investigations were initiated, among other things by an cause of the cause. Such situations usually require a thorough investigation to avoid similar incidents in the future

reactions and good events

The fire situation occurred while the rapper Ski Aggu had its appearance. He said shocked after the incident: "I was told about headphones that I should never stop the show to avoid mass panic." This statement shows how important it is to act prudently in crisis situations and to minimize dangers for visitors.

The rapper's appearance was later interrupted for around two hours for security reasons before the festival continued with the performance of the rapper Cro. This suggests that despite the dramatic incident, the festival climate and the cooperation of everyone involved were modified in order to calm the situation and not to endanger the further course.

The effects on the community

Such events can have a significant impact on the festival season and security at major events. Organizers could be forced to rethink and improve their security measures in order to regain the trust of visitors. The reported injuries also raise questions about the adjustments of the emergency plans, which must be worked out in advance in order to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

security measures play an important role in making festivals a safe place for visitors, and the incident could influence future security standards at festivals. The fire at the "Highfield" serves as a warning and should be seen as an incentive for all organizers to put the security of their guests in their first place.

- Nag