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Major fire at a showman's business: Christmas market equipment in flames!
A major fire at a showman's business in Paaren/Glien destroyed Christmas market equipment, causing over 500,000 euros in damage.
Major fire at a showman's business: Christmas market equipment in flames!
On Tuesday night, a devastating fire broke out on the grounds of the Wollenschlaeger showman's business in Paaren/Glien (Havelland). The fire department was alerted around 9 p.m. when loud explosions were heard. In a short time, several trucks, trailers and stalls were transformed into a sea of flames. The damage is already estimated at more than 500,000 euros maz-online.de reported.
The affected stalls were new and intended for the upcoming Christmas market on Schlossplatz in Berlin-Mitte, which was scheduled to open its doors on November 19th. Thilo-Harry Wollenschlaeger, the operator of the company, has not yet been able to make an exact assessment of the damage. The extinguishing work lasted well into the night, while the emergency services fought the flames using heavy breathing apparatus. The problems in fighting the fire resulted from the compacted material and difficulties in the fire-fighting water supply, such as daily news reported.
Cause of fire and investigation
Police have started investigating the cause of the fire after securing the scene. Witnesses reported a thick cloud of smoke hanging over the area and a glow of fire visible for miles. According to initial information, the fire broke out after an explosion and numerous fire brigades from the area were deployed to bring the major fire under control.
This incident comes in the context of a general increase in fire damage during Advent. Around 6,000 fires are reported every year during the Christmas season. In 2023, damage amounted to around 27 million euros, with fire causes such as Advent wreaths and Christmas trees often leading to these incidents, often due to carelessness. As in GDV As explained above, it is important to observe basic fire safety rules, especially regarding the supervision of burning candles.
The fire represents a serious blow to the Wollenschlaeger showman business just before the start of the Christmas market season. The loss of valuable equipment and the unclear cause of the fire cast a shadow over the coming festive season. The coming days will be crucial for the companies affected and the ongoing investigations.