Double Carport Fire in Richtenberg Causes €50,000 in Damage

A fire broke out on Lange Straße in Richtenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, on March 6, 2026, resulting in approximately €50,000 in damages. The incident involved the destruction of a double carport and a garden shed.

Details of the Incident

At approximately 12:40 PM, the Neubrandenburg Police Headquarters received a report of the fire. Police and volunteer fire departments were immediately dispatched to the scene according to a police statement.

The fire originated when a resident was burning leaves in a barrel on their property. Strong wind gusts carried sparks, igniting the resident’s carport, a neighboring carport, and a garden shed. The resident was able to move their vehicle to safety before the fire spread.

Firefighting Efforts and Damages

Firefighters from Richtenberg and Franzburg successfully extinguished the blaze. The total material damage is estimated at around €50,000 as reported by Polizei-News Grimmen.

Legal Consequences

The resident who was burning leaves faces charges of negligent arson and violation of the Circular Economy Act according to the police report.

Source

This report is based on a press release from the Neubrandenburg Police Headquarters issued on March 6, 2026 via news.de and Presseportal.de.