Enigmatic fire in an empty office building: police investigated!

Enigmatic fire in an empty office building: police investigated!

on Tuesday morning, just in time at 7:21 a.m., the fire brigade in Dresden-Niedersedlitz was alerted. Black smoke penetrated from an empty office building on Sosaer Straße, which quickly caused excitement. The columns of smoke were visible from afar, and the emergency services immediately made their way to the site.

When it arrived, the Situation was confirmed: the fire stove was discovered in the elevator shaft of the building, where debris rose in flames. The toxic smoke quickly spreads throughout the building, which made quick action necessary. After all, around 30 emergency services from the Striesen fire station and the district fire brigade Niedersedlitz were on site to control the situation.

use of the fire brigade

With a jet tube, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and then checked the building for possible sources of danger. In order to ensure natural ventilation and remove the smoke, many windows were opened. Fortunately, there were no injuries, which clearly made the emergency services easier. Sosaer Straße was temporarily closed during the mission to give the firefighters an undisturbed access.

Aktuell the police are currently planning investigations because there is suspicion of arson. Details on the cause of the fire have not yet been published, and the officials were back with further information. It remains to be seen which knowledge the authorities can gain in their research.

background and context

The affected office building is one of the so -called “Lost Places” in Dresden, which are often forgotten and are a popular destination for adventurers and photographers. Buildings like this often attract uninvited guests who can penetrate abandoned premises and cause the risk of fire. These incidents are not atypical - a look at the statistics shows that arson and improper handling of fire in such objects often play a role. According to the data of ifs , fire damage is particularly dangerous and can cause high costs, both for the community.

Today, the question remains how the empty building will continue. The fire brigade has completed its work for the time being, but the police investigations are only at the beginning. The residents can breathe a sigh of relief, but the concerns about the possible repetition of such incidents remain.

We will continue to observe the situation and keep you up to date with new developments. Stay on it!