Fire drama at Christmas: Café in Potsdam burns, several injured!

Fire drama at Christmas: Café in Potsdam burns, several injured!

On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, December 25th, a fire in a newly opened café on Gutenbergstrasse, right in the heart of Potsdam's city center, caused great excitement. The Potsdam fire department was alerted around 2 a.m. when thick clouds of smoke came from the business area of ​​an apartment building. The fire department's effort was significant as several residents had to be rescued from the apartments above while smoke increased in the building. Fortunately, none of the people taken to hospital are in life-threatening condition, but three had suspected smoke inhalation and were treated as a precautionary measure. In the meantime, Gutenbergstrasse was completely closed during the fire-fighting work, which lasted several hours, which presented the fire brigade, rescue services and police with several challenges. The MAZ report points out that the criminal police are now investigating to clarify the cause of the fire. However, there is currently no information on property damage and the café remains closed for the time being following the incident.

Another tragic event occurred at the same time in Leibnizring, where a house fire broke out on a balcony. The circumstances of the fire are still unclear, but a tenant was also taken to hospital because of suspected smoke poisoning. Despite his efforts to put out the fire himself, he was no longer unscathed. The fire caused significant damage, not only to the apartment, but also to two neighboring balconies. Loud Brandenburg police Two apartments became uninhabitable and residents had to be temporarily evacuated while the fire was extinguished. Here too, investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing.

Challenges for local residents

The operations show how quickly the situation in a city can change when it comes to fire. Not only are residents in danger, but they are also experiencing great stress due to evacuations and uncertainty. This winter, when many people want to spend cozy evenings in cafes and homes, such incidents are a reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention. Today, not only the café, but also the neighborhood will have to think about safe ways.

It is hoped that the five participants in the fire service will be as successful as possible in order to better understand the causes of fires and minimize such incidents in the future. The loss of property and the threat to human life are things that are often not present in everyday life, but they can affect us in an instant. Therefore, it is crucial to remain vigilant and act quickly when it matters most.