Twice in a week: Pfinztaler Haus im Flammeninferno!

Twice in a week: Pfinztaler Haus im Flammeninferno!

in Pfinztal, a place in the district of Karlsruhe, there were two devastating fires in an apartment building within a week that is currently in the renovation. This reports bnn.de . The first fire broke out on Thursday last week, followed by another fire that caused considerable damage. The investigators are now faced with the challenge of determining whether the two incidents are connected to each other.

The effects of the fires are considerable. The estimated damage to the first fire amounts to around 500,000 euros, while the second fire caused damage of around 100,000 euros. Fortunately, there were no personal injury in both incidents because the building is uninhabited. Investigators are currently not assuming arson, but their research is underway.

Investigations and security aspects

The ongoing investigations aim to determine possible causes of the fires. The apartment building, which is currently being renovated, could be affected by building materials or improper work. Statistics on fire damage show that construction work and craftsmanship can be frequent causes of such incidents.

A closer look at the fire damage statistics from 2023 makes it clear that the topic of fire protection in connection with renovations of buildings is of great importance. The risk of fires can be significantly minimized by suitable preventive measures, which should be in the interest of the residents in the current situation.