Cat triggers brand in Neuruppiner apartment - residents evacuated!

Cat triggers brand in Neuruppiner apartment - residents evacuated!

An unexpected incident shaked the residents of an apartment building in Neuruppin. A fire was discovered on Thursday at 11 a.m., apparently a cat's activities were triggered. As the police said, the cat could have activated the rotary button on the stove, which ultimately led to objects near the stove caught fire. At the time of the damage, the tenant was not at home, so fortunately no person was harmed.

The fire brigade was alerted after the residents perceived the smell of fire and a smoke detector struck. The strong smoke forced the fire brigade to evacuate the entire building on Franz-Maecker-Strasse. All residents were able to leave their apartments unscathed, which underlines the rapid reaction of the emergency services. Nevertheless, two cats suffered fate strikes in the burning households: a cat did not survive the fire, while the second was brought to an veterinary clinic and had to be taken care of there. The damage to the apartment is estimated at around 50,000 euros, and the apartment is no longer habitable for the time being. The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is in progress, and forensic technicians are currently securing traces in the affected apartment.

The numbers speak for themselves

This incident is reminiscent of the continuous importance of smoke detectors in residential buildings. According to comprehensive statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, the figures of the brand deaths in Germany have almost halved in the past 30 years. In 1990, 787 people died at fires, while the number fell to 388 in 2020. Despite this positive trend, the number of fire brigade operations for fires and explosions has increased again since 2014. Certainly, these statistics could also contribute to the necessities of security in the living area ( Rauchmelder-lebensretter.de ).

The reports about the fire in Neuruppin are a sad but important reminder of how quickly there can be dangerous situations. As this incident shows, cats and other pets can not only be a source of joy, but also of unexpected dangers. Residents are now required to make sure to minimize the health and safety risks in their own home. It is to be hoped that the more precise investigations will soon bring clarity about the circumstances of the fire. Until then, it is clear: In everyday life, security is the A and above

The reporting on this incident was made by rbb24 and Nordkurier .