Major fire in Dresden: Three girls under suspicion – what happened in Leuben?

Major fire in Dresden: Three girls under suspicion – what happened in Leuben?

On Friday evening, a devastating major fire occurred in the former state operetta in Dresden-Leuben. According to reports from t online The empty building burned down completely, leaving only rubble and ashes. Firefighters worked for over eight hours to fight the flames and didn't report the fire out until 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning. In particular, the rear part of the complex, where the auditorium used to be, collapsed during the fire. The dense clouds of smoke billowed across eastern Dresden, prompting residents to be asked to keep windows and doors closed.

The news that the police had identified three suspects caused additional excitement: two eleven-year-old girls and a twelve-year-old girl. The girls are suspected of setting fire to paper inside the building. The investigation is based on witness interviews and video material, but it remains to be seen whether the suspicions are actually substantiated star reported.

The history of the state operetta

The Saxon State Operetta has been an integral part of cultural life in Dresden for over 240 years. In 1947 it opened in the former inn under the name “Apollo Theater” before moving to its new home in the Mitte power plant in 2016. The location in Leuben has been empty for several years now, and there are considerations about possible subsequent use, possibly as a cultural center or neighborhood meeting point, as also mentioned star is to be read.

The major fire not only left the State Operetta in ruins, but also two adjacent residential buildings that had to be temporarily evacuated. The fire brigade effort was enormous: around 150 firefighters were spread out throughout the night to bring the fire under control and prevent the flames from spreading to other buildings.

Prevention and dangers

Given the tragedy of this incident, it is clear how important it is to address the fire hazard. Many situations are potentially fire-hazardous, especially in everyday life. Fire-hazardous work such as soldering and hot gluing are among the most common causes of fire Fire protection headquarters determines. Caution is advised, especially in the hobby sector, as products such as hot glue guns and soldering irons can quickly become sources of fire. It is therefore advisable to always entrust trained personnel with fire-hazardous work and never to leave it unattended.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the investigation into the cause of the fire and the responsibility of the young people will go. There is reason to hope that the challenges presented by this fire will also lead to a clearer awareness of fire safety in the community.