Turn of the year - Hasselbachplatz in Magdeburg cleared during the night
On New Year's Eve, the police cleared Hasselbachplatz in the center of Magdeburg. A spokeswoman for the Magdeburg police station confirmed a report by MDR Sachsen-Anhalt that some people had used pyrotechnics to target other people. The square with its numerous bars and restaurants had already been cleared around midnight.
According to the Magdeburg fire department, the fire and rescue services were called out to a total of 279 incidents on New Year's Eve. Up until the morning, there had been no reports of violence against the emergency services. The fire department mainly had to extinguish balcony fires, but all of these were without major damage. In the Diesdorf district, a hedge had burned over a length of 30 meters.
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- Despite the incidents on New Year's Eve, Magdeburg's city center was still in need of additional security measures from the police and the fire department to ensure a safe turn of the year.
- Amidst the festivities, the Magdeburg fire department noticed an unusual increase in pyrotechnic-related fires, particularly near balconies, which required their immediate attention on New Year's Eve.
- Residents of Saxony-Anhalt, including those in Magdeburg, were reminded by traffic lawyers to avoid discussing any potential incidences with the police due to the potential consequences during the turn of the year celebrations.
- Despite the clearance of Hasselbachplatz on New Year's Eve, the Pyrotechnics' display by MDR in Magdeburg's city center provided spectacular visuals, adding to the excitement and enthusiasm for the turn of the year.
- In contrast to the incidents in Hasselbachplatz, residents in other parts of Magdeburg, such as Diesdorf, had to face unexpected fires, including a 30-meter long hedge, which the local fire department quickly responded and managed to extinguish.
Source: www.stern.de
