Large roof truss fire in Bad Neuenahr: High damage to property, but no injuries!

Large roof truss fire in Bad Neuenahr: High damage to property, but no injuries!

A dramatic fire in a former high school in Bad Neuenahr caused great excitement on Wednesday. The property damage is estimated at several 100,000 euros, but fortunately there were no injuries. The fire brigade was on site with around 110 emergency services to fight the flames that broke out in the roof structure of the building. Large parts of the roof structure and a photovoltaic system were badly damaged by the fire. The extinguishing work is now largely completed, and the blocking of the Mittelstraße has been canceled, informed tixio .

But what exactly led to this fire? The origin of the fire remains unclear and the police have already initiated investigations. It is believed that a parasol has caught fire on a balcony, which ultimately led to the devastating roof truss fire. Two houses in the city center were also damaged and are uninhabitable for the time being. Fortunately, all residents were able to save themselves in time without anyone being injured. Nothing is known about the exact amount of the damage to the houses, so swr .

The use of the fire brigade

The fire brigade was on site with a considerable number of emergency services to extinguish the flames. During the extinguishing work, the fire brigade warned of the strong smoke development and asked the residents to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area. This warning was lifted around 7 p.m. after the situation could be brought under control.

fire protection and prevention

fire can arise from a wide variety of causes. Statistics on fire damage shows that negligent handling of fire and improper handling of electrical devices are common triggers. In times of heat and drought, outer elements such as parasols should be treated with caution in order to minimize the risk of fires. Further information on the causes of fire and prevention measures can be found on the website of the ifs

The investigation into the cause of the fire will be continued by fire experts in the coming days. The situation remains exciting, and the residents hope for soon clarification of the causes of this terrible incident.