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Yacht ablaze in Reinfeld – police are investigating arson!
A yacht burned in Reinfeld and 96 firefighters fought the flames for hours. The cause of the fire is unclear, arson cannot be ruled out.
Yacht ablaze in Reinfeld – police are investigating arson!
On Saturday afternoon there was a spectacular fire on a commercial property near the Penny parking lot in Reinfeld. A yacht around 30 meters long was on fire and caused an unmistakable deployment of the fire brigade and rescue services. Loud LN Online A total of 96 firefighters from the Lübeck professional fire department as well as volunteer firefighters from Bad Oldesloe, Reinfeld and Stubbendorf were alerted. The operation began at 3:08 p.m. and ended after around seven hours when the fire was brought under control at 10:00 p.m.
As it turned out, the fire water supply had temporarily broken down, which posed additional challenges for the fire department. It was necessary to reroute the water pipe to the motorway roundabout in order to ensure sufficient water pressure. The use of the turntable ladder and fire-fighting foam to fight the flames was particularly spectacular. Tragically, the fire threatened to spread to the facade of an adjacent warehouse. However, thanks to the quick response of the emergency services, the fire was prevented from spreading.
No injuries and the cause of the fire is unclear
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. However, the cause of the fire remains unclear and legal investigations are ongoing. There are currently no signs of a technical defect on the yacht, which is why arson cannot be ruled out. The yacht, which had probably been unused for a long time, had already caused a stir in the past when a devastating fire on the same site completely destroyed a large warehouse and several classic cars in March 2017.
Information about the site is shared at a forum known as the “Lost Place.” The police are investigating whether users there might know anything about the circumstances of the current incident, as the area is frequented by many as a derelict area.
Fire incident statistics
Fire events like the one in Reinfeld shed light on the general statistics in fire protection. In Germany, for example, there are no uniform fire statistics, which makes it difficult to analyze and improve fire protection. Loud FeuerTrutz More precise data could help to better assess specific risks and use preventative measures more specifically.
This makes missions like the one in Reinfeld all the more important. They not only show the challenges in fighting fires, but also the need for effective fire protection measures in the region. The fire brigade and rescue service are always on duty here to be able to provide quick and competent help in an emergency. In this context, the discussion about fire prevention and safety precautions in abandoned areas is becoming increasingly important, as unused buildings often pose a high risk.