Major operation in Lichtenfeld: Fire in the shopping center sends three to the hospital

Major operation in Lichtenfeld: Fire in the shopping center sends three to the hospital

There was a frightening fire in the Lichtenfels shopping center at midday, which resulted in a large-scale operation by the fire department. Employees of an ice cream parlor immediately noticed thick smoke and a strong smell of burning when they entered their shop. They didn't hesitate for long and immediately called the fire department, who quickly took action to prevent anything worse from happening. However, the smoke quickly spread through the ventilation system, affecting several businesses.

The fire department discovered the source of the fire in the optician's shop, where the fire was quickly extinguished. Despite the rapid intervention, the fire brigade revealed serious damage, estimated at a six-figure amount. The exact amount of damage is currently not possible. Furthermore, three employees had to be taken to hospital because of suspected smoke poisoning, which points to the feared health risks in the event of a fire.

Health risks from fires

The dangers of smoke poisoning should not be underestimated. Often it is harmful gases such as carbon monoxide that are found in fire smoke. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that binds to hemoglobin and interferes with the oxygen supply to organs. Symptoms of smoke inhalation can range from headaches and dizziness to loss of consciousness. In this case, firefighters were donned breathing apparatus to protect themselves from the toxic gases while they brought the situation under control.

Another risk is that smoke inhalation can often occur with a delay. That's why it's crucial to see a doctor if you suspect you've inhaled smoke. The Swiss website highlights that many fire victims die not from the flames, but from the consequences of smoke inhalation. The most important advice to avoid such serious incidents is to install smoke detectors in all bedrooms and take special care around candles and other fire sources.

Investigation into the cause of the fire

The Coburg criminal police have now started investigating the unexplained cause of the fire. Meanwhile, the shopping center remains closed to visitors so that the security situation can be checked. It remains to be seen what causes can be identified for the fire and how the affected businesses will cope with the financial consequences.

In the meantime, we hope that all those affected make a full recovery and that future incidents of this nature can be prevented through early warning systems such as smoke detectors. In everyday life it is important to be careful and not to underestimate the dangers posed by fire and smoke.

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