Firecracker remnants allegedly triggered explosion in Heringsdorf
Following an explosion in an apartment in Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom, the police assume that the young people suspected of being responsible mixed firecrackers together and caused the detonation. According to initial findings, the two 18-year-olds probably mixed the substances to make new firecrackers themselves, a police spokesman said on Tuesday. This is how the explosion occurred.
The teenagers had been handling the pyrotechnics in an apartment on Monday afternoon. Both suffered burns and splinter injuries and had to be treated on site. According to initial police estimates, property damage amounted to several thousand euros.
The other tenants of the apartment building were able to stay in the building. The statics of the building have been checked, the police spokesman added. The police are investigating for causing an explosion of explosives.
In the aftermath of the explosion, the local authorities urged residents to be vigilant about handling firecrackers to prevent any accidents or emergencies. Despite the thorough investigation, it remains crucial for individuals to prioritize safety when dealing with pyrotechnics to avoid such incidents in the future.
Source: www.dpa.com
