Not just a fire in Einbeck and Northeim: new details are known

Update from Monday, August 31, 2020, 8:18 am: Einbeck – To the fires in the districts of Kohnsen and Rotenkirchen (INCk) New details have already been announced: Several straw bales were burning in the Kohnsen district on Sunday night (08.30.2020), around 10:35 pm the Feuer fell into an adjoining barn, so this too was affected.

In addition, a burned barn in the Rotenkirchen district: The fire and the damage it caused spread to the silos next to the barn thanks to the rapid action of the fire brigade be forewarned.

The total damage caused by the two fires is estimated at about 55,000 euros. Fire sites were seized and arson investigations were launched. Tuesdayand policeI have a specially created research team
the investigation began immediately overnight. City of Einbeck fire brigades participated in the extinguishing work.

Fire in Northeim and Einbeck: unknown causes

First report on Sunday 08/30/2020, 11:45 pm: Northeim / Einbeck – After a fire in an empty residential building in the Reinser Tower area in Einbeck on Saturday night (August 29, 2020) kept 250 fire brigade emergency services, THW, service of rescue and police on the edge, will be in the Einbeck district on Sunday night (August 30, 2020) Kohnsen has had a burning barn since 10:40 p.m. In the Rothenkirchen district, a fire was reported in a smaller shed at the same time.

Around the same time, a fire was reported at the operations control center in Northeim, where a wooden extension in a residential building was burning in the Göttinger Strasse area. The fire brigade is still in action there too.

While police assume the Einbeck fire was again intentional on Saturday, the cause of the Kohnsen, Rothenkirchen and Northeim fires is still unclear.

We will provide more information on the fires and damage on Monday. (Kathrin Plikat)