Great fire in Dresden State Operetta: Spectators collapsed!

Great fire in Dresden State Operetta: Spectators collapsed!

Dresden-Leuben, Deutschland - A dramatic fire took the former state operetta in Dresden-Leuben on Thursday evening. At 7:35 p.m., the fire broke out in the attic of the empty building for an unknown cause and spread quickly, so that the fire brigade stood in front of almost insurmountable flames and dense clouds of smoke when they arrived. As a result, up to 150 emergency services were on site to control the situation.

The fire brigade, supported by the Technical Relief Agency (THW), had to deal with enormous challenges. During the extinguishing work, it quickly became clear that the internal attack was not possible due to the intensive heat and dense smoke. Therefore, the fire brigade focused on an outdoor attack, which was finally carried out with seven jet pipes, including three via aerial ladders. In the late evening, the emergency services gave up the roof structure because the flames could no longer be fought from the inside and they had it burned in a controlled manner.

evacuations and danger warnings

The column of smoke was visible far beyond the city and caused considerable concerns among the residents. A warning was issued to all residents within a radius of 1,000 meters to keep their windows and doors closed. Two adjacent residential buildings were prevented preventively in order to avoid possible dangers. A total of around 35 firefighters were still there on Friday morning, while the last extinguishing work continued and the emergency services are expected to be busy all day.

A fireman had to be treated due to circulatory problems, while the emergency services continued to work under not exactly optimal conditions. The use of civil drones that disabled the fire brigade's educational measures was also particularly challenging. A drone pilot could be identified and its devices were removed. It is essential to avoid such disorders so as not to endanger the safety of the emergency services. [t-online.de]

The future of the state operetta

The state operetta, which has been located in Dresden-Mitte in the Mitte power plant since 2016, has an impressive tradition of over 240 years. However, this historic building has suffered a bitter setback with the fire. In addition to the complete burning out of the building, the auditorium has collapsed, so that both the main building and the former spectator room are considered not accessible due to the risk of collapse.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently still unclear. Such incidents also highlight the importance of fire protection as well as current statistics. Germany needs more comprehensive data on fire protection to avoid similar disasters in the future and to increase security. The effectiveness of fire protection measures can only be assessed by regular updating.

Overall, it can be seen how important not only the FIRE's quick reaction, but also preventive measures and information -based initiatives for fire prevention. Stay informed about the developments related to this incident and the work of the fire brigade in general.