POL-ESW: Fire in residential building in the municipality of Berkatal; Damage 140,000 Euro
A fire broke out in a residential home in Berkatal early on Thursday morning. The blaze started just before 7:45 AM, causing significant damage to the property. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The fire began in the kitchen of a house in Frankershausen, a village within the municipality of Berkatal. From there, it quickly spread to the attic, leaving the building uninhabitable. Early investigations point to an electrical short circuit in the kitchen as the likely cause.
Preliminary estimates suggest the structural damage will cost around €140,000 to repair. The Arson and Fire Crimes Unit has now taken charge of the case to confirm the exact origin and circumstances. The owner of the property has not been named in the police report, as authorities continue their inquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing, with specialists examining the scene to finalise their findings. The house will require extensive repairs before it can be lived in again. Authorities have not yet released further details about the owner or additional evidence.
