Drama in Stuttgart: Fire in the SI Center Delayed Musical Start
Drama in Stuttgart: Fire in the SI Center Delayed Musical Start
Stuttgart-The anticipation of musical visitors to an entertaining evening turned into an emergency when a fire broke out in the SI Center in Stuttgart-Möhringen on Friday afternoon. At 4:40 p.m., a BMW apparently ignited a 52-year-old driver in the underground car park among the two musical theaters and the Cinemaxx.
Of course, the guests were set for an exciting evening with the musicals "Tarzan" and "Tina". But suddenly the expectations were overshadowed: a fire broke out in the BMW's engine compartment and quickly spread to two neighboring vehicles. The driver acted immediately and called the fire brigade, which was decisive in such a situation.
evacuation of the palladium theater
The Stuttgart fire brigade confirmed that the flames initially looked small, but quickly became a bigger problem. "Black fire smoke immediately hit the emergency services," said a spokesman for the fire brigade. Numerous firefighters were quickly on hand to control the situation. In the meantime, everyone present had to be evacuated in the palladium theater, which had to be done quickly due to the dense smoke development.
The fire was combated with over 120 emergency services, including both professional and volunteer firefighters. Several breathing troops moved forward and fought against the flames that had taken three vehicles. Their brave use prevented worse and ensured that the Disney musical "Tina" could start on time in the neighboring Apollo Theater. However, the musical "Tarzan" in the Palladium Theater had a delay of 30 minutes.a significant property damage
Unfortunately, the Cinemaxx was closed that evening. The exact scope of the damage is still unclear, but it is estimated at several hundred thousand euros. The Palladium car park remains closed until further notice, while the fire brigade and the police have a look at the situation and redirect the travel habits of the visitors in order to minimize possible difficulties.
Fortunately, no people were injured in the incident. The fire brigade was extremely efficient and was able to intervene quickly so that the damage could be limited by quick action. Many visitors who were prepared for an entertaining musical evening had to adjust to unforeseen situations, but could be brought to safety.his commitment and the quick cooperation of the emergency services testify to impressive coordination and professionalism that are essential in such critical moments. The FREIGHTE's quick action contributed to the fact that the situation did not get out of control and greater damage could be avoided. Experts from different areas will now examine the causes of the fire to avoid similar incidents in the future.
While the Palladium parking house remains cordoned off, it will be decided in the coming days whether the Cinemaxx will open again. Visitors and theater lovers keep their fingers crossed that the facilities concerned can be put back into operation soon.