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Fire drama in Perleberg: smoke detector saves 84-year-old from flames!
In Perleberg (Prignitz) a fire broke out in a semi-detached house; Residents were uninjured and there was extensive property damage.
Fire drama in Perleberg: smoke detector saves 84-year-old from flames!
On Monday night, more precisely around 11:15 p.m., a devastating fire broke out in a semi-detached house in Perleberg, in the Prignitz district. Loud rbb24 The alarm was triggered by a smoke detector, which woke up the 84-year-old resident in good time. The house, which is located on Ulmenhof Street near Federal Highway 189, is now uninhabitable for the elderly woman due to the damage, which is estimated at around 120,000 euros.
Thanks to the quick intervention of the fire department, which involved around 60 emergency services from Perleberg and five other districts, the fire was prevented from spreading to the adjacent half of the house. The flames spread from the converted attic to the roof structure, affecting the entire building. The 84-year-old and the 78-year-old neighbor, who lived in the adjacent semi-detached house at the same time, suffered shock and were taken to hospital, but have so far remained uninjured n-tv reported.
The cause of the fire is still unclear
The causes of the fire are currently unknown. Forensic scientists have begun the investigation, but can only begin their work after the building has cooled down. A matter that is important not only for the residents of the affected half of the house, but also for the emergency services.
It is worth remembering how important smoke detectors can be in such situations. Statistics show that the number of fire deaths in Germany has been reduced by almost half in the last 30 years. However, the issues surrounding burn injuries and smoke inhalation continue to be a serious issue, according to information from the site Smoke detector life saver make clear. In 2020, 388 people died in fires in Germany, while the number of fire brigade operations in fires and explosions has been increasing again since 2014.
In light of the incident in Perleberg, it is essential to reconsider the security measures in our living areas. A timely alarm can save lives and protect houses from major damage. Stay safe and make sure smoke detectors are installed and in working order!