Freiburg in Breisgau: Immersive Exploration of a Beautiful City - Apartment Fire: Origin Undetermined
On Tuesday night, firefighters were able to put out a fire before it could spread any further. One resident suffered minor injuries as a result. The total damage caused by the fire was approximately 20,000 euros.
Andreas Wersch, a spokesperson for the State Firefighters' Association, mentioned on Thursday that it's technically possible for a fire to start from what's called the "burning glass effect". This is when light rays are concentrated through glass. If the ground is dry and flammable, a fire might theoretically be created. However, this situation requires specific conditions – the exposure time needs to be relatively long, and the angle of the sun has to be just right. "Just like in every action movie, it seems to work, but I've never seen it happen myself," Wersch explains.
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In a different part of Germany, the Fire department in Fribourg, a city located in Baden-Württemberg, had to respond to a fire incident. Although the cause of the fire remains undetermined, they were able to prevent it from spreading extensively.
Interestingly, Andreas Wersch, a spokesperson for the State Firefighters' Association in another city called Freiburg im Breisgau, also located in Baden-Württemberg, mentioned the possibility of a fire caused by the "burning glass effect".
Despite the potential for fires under specific conditions in these cities, the German national soccer team from Baden-Württemberg is currently preparing for their European Championship qualifying matches, showcasing the balance between potential risks and everyday life in these regions.
