Drama in Darmstadt: Keller fire saves residents with aerial ladder!

On December 30th at 8:27 p.m., a fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building in the Wickopweg in the Kranichstein district of Darmstadt. The fire brigade was quickly on site and was able to save several people from the very smoky building.

By using the aerial ladder, three residents were brought to safety directly from the basement. In addition, six other people were accompanied by the staircase. A total of 25 residents were examined for possible flue gas poisoning at the site. Two people had to be taken to the hospital for further treatment. The cause of the basement fire is still unclear and the specialist commissioner 10 of the Darmstadt-Dieburg police department has initiated investigations.

consequences of the fire

The property damage is estimated at at least 150,000 euros. An apartment in the apartment building has become uninhabitable after the fire, while the other residents were able to return to their apartments in the evening through the fire brigade. In addition to the Darmstadt professional fire brigade, volunteer fire departments from Arheilgen and the city center were also involved in the extinguishing work, supported by five ambulances and an emergency vehicle, as reported.

In summary, it can be said that the basement fire in Darmstadt-Kranichstein caused serious damage, but all affected residents could be brought to safety with the help of the fire brigade. The incident shows the quick reaction of the emergency services in emergency situations.