Fire in Aries: St. Josef Church completely burned down
Fire in Aries: St. Josef Church completely burned down
Fire in Widdern causes shock in the community
Widdern in the small community, in the Heilbronn district, a devastating major fire on Saturday evening has transformed the St. Josef Church into a sea of flames. The fire that was reported around 10 p.m. spread quickly and led to the fact that the roof structure of the church was in full fire.
Großbrand and its consequences
Over 120 firefighters, supported by the emergency services, were necessary to combat the flames and prevent spreading to adjacent buildings. Two vehicles that were parked in front of the church were also damaged by the Intense heat. Fortunately, the fire brigade was able to avoid spreading to other buildings to the church.
Start the cause of the fire
The exact cause of the fire is currently still unknown. The police immediately initiated investigations to find out how this devastating fire could come about. The first estimates of property damage amount to at least 500,000 euros, which underlines the importance of this incident for the community.
Effects on the community
This tragic incident shaked the village community in Widdern. The St. Josef Church was not only a place of worship, but also a center for social activities and community events. The destruction of the building could have far -reaching consequences for the villagers who now have to reorient themselves.
Hope and solidarity in the community
Solidarity within the community is remarkable. Many citizens have already offered their help to support the reconstruction. This tragic situation could serve as an opportunity for the villagers, to move closer together and work together at a new center of community life.