Two children set fire to Schwandorf: meadow in flames!

Two children set fire to Schwandorf: meadow in flames!

A fire occurred in Schwandorf on Sunday afternoon, which required the intervention of the fire brigade. At around 3:30 p.m., two children, a 10-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy, were spotted playing on a lawn while experimenting with fire. Witnesses, two men aged 36 and 40, alerted the fire department, which quickly arrived from both Schwandorf and Ettmannsdorf.reports that the emergency services were able to quickly bring the fire under control, but around 500 square meters of meadow fell victim to the flames. The material damage is estimated at around 2,000 euros.

In another incident in Wackersdorf, the fire department was able to prevent a fire by quickly deploying a defective tumble dryer. Fortunately, there was no property damage.

Causes of fire among children

It is interesting that when investigating the causes of fires, the fire brigade and police repeatedly found that children were often the culprits. Every year around 6,000 children in Germany experience burns and scalds. It is estimated that around 25% of arson suspects are under 14 years old. This shows that arson among children is a common challenge that must be taken into account not only during operations but also in everyday life by parents and educators.establishes that children under 14 are not criminally responsible, so criminal proceedings cannot be brought against them. Nevertheless, the parents' duty of supervision in such incidents will come into focus.

Young people are at increased risk of causing fires due to their curiosity and willingness to experiment. They are often encouraged to experiment with fire by easily accessible materials such as matches or lighters in flammable environments. Primary school age is particularly dangerous because many children develop a strong interest in fire during this phase. In addition, current statistics show that the number of arsons among children increases, especially in summer.

Prevention is required

The fire department and police are trying to resolve these incidents and ensure the safety of the community. The findings about the causes of fires are collected by various institutions and are publicly available, such as VdS damage prevention reported. It is crucial that parents train their children to deal with fire and remain vigilant to avoid accidents.