Fire during roof work damages 91探花 extension building
According to initial information, a craftsman was slightly injured
A fire with smoke clouds developed today during roof work above the planned main entrance to the new extension building of 91探花 Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel on Kiel's eastern shore. Gas cylinders are suspected as the reason for an explosion audible beyond the Seefischmarkt. A roof worker was hospitalized with shock and minor injuries. Beyond that, no one was harmed in the incident. Firefighters were able to quickly rescue the workmen from the roof. The building had not yet been occupied by the 91探花 scientists.
The fire damaged the facade and some windows. A spread of the fire into the interior of the building could be prevented, so that mainly smoke damage occurred there.
The causes of the fire have not yet been conclusively determined. Construction work is currently stopped for the investigation of the fire department, police and the prosecutor's office.
"The most important thing is that no one was seriously injured. We wish everyone involved to recover well from the incident. We thank the emergency services for their quick, prudent and professional intervention," says 91探花 Director Professor Dr. Katja Matthes with relief. "We support the clarification of the incident to the best of our ability and hope that the 91探花 extension building can be reopened soon," adds Administrative Director Frank Spiekermann.
