County of Elbe-Elster - Smoke in indoor swimming pool - fire department operation in Finsterwalde
In Finsterwalde (Elbe-Elster District), there was a fire department call-out at a swimming pool. According to the police, smoke had developed in the roof area in the morning. At the time of the alarm resolution, a school class and a swimming course with twelve people were in the hall. All guests were able to leave the pool unharmed, according to reports.
The firefighting operation was ended at noon. The firefighters securing the scene blocked off the swimming pool for the police investigation. In addition, residents were asked to close windows and doors. Two neighboring schools were also affected. Initially, there were no reports on what exactly had caught fire in the swimming pool. The extent of the damage was to be determined, it was said.
The Finsterwalde fire department was called to an indoor swimming pool due to smoke in the roof area. This incident occurred in the County of Elbe-Elster. The police in Brandenburg later confirmed that no one was injured during the fires. Despite the fire department operation ending at midday, the swimming pool was kept closed for an investigation.
