Major fire in Erkner: Boats are on fire – residents on alert!

Major fire in Erkner: Boats are on fire – residents on alert!

On Friday afternoon, June 13th, a major fire occurred on a boat mooring in Erkner, which kept the fire brigade, rescue service and police in suspense. As the Märkische Allgemeine reports, the fire brigade was alerted at around 4.30 p.m. after several emergency calls were received. On scene, emergency services discovered that three boats were on fire, two of which were fully ablaze and one was partially affected.

When the fire brigade arrived, the flames were blazing meters high into the sky and a visible column of smoke was already visible from afar. However, the rapid response of the fire brigade was able to prevent anything worse from happening. One person suffered injuries and was immediately treated by emergency services and taken to hospital. More precise information about the type and severity of this injury is not yet available.

Smoke warning and boat traffic

Due to the heavy smoke, the fire department issued a danger message via the NINA warning app. Residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed. Boat traffic between Dämeritzsee and Flakensee also had to be temporarily closed during the operation. This had consequences for recreational anglers and boaters in the area.

A special foam mixture was used to extinguish the fire. Since one of the burning boats was in danger of capsizing, it was pulled out of the water. This posed an additional challenge for the emergency services, as the extinguishing water was contaminated by the foam mixture used, meaning that the lower water authority had to be informed.

Investigation into the cause of the fire

The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear. Police have begun an investigation to determine how this devastating incident occurred. Such burning incidents are not only an issue in Erkner; There are increasing concerns about fire safety across Germany, as statistics show that comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are missing in Germany. This could make a significant contribution to improving fire protection, explains the FeuerTrutz website.

There were similar operational scenarios in other cities, such as a fire in Achim, where the local fire department also had to intervene quickly to prevent major damage while residents could be safely evacuated. Such incidents illustrate the importance of well-trained firefighters and the necessary precautionary measures in fire protection.

It remains to be seen what further information the investigation into the cause of the fire in Erkner will provide. Meanwhile, discussions across the country are ongoing about what can be done to minimize the causes of fires and maximize protection for citizens.