Following a basement fire in an apartment block in Kaltenkirchen, tenants have been without heating and hot water for five days. Landlord Vonovia faces criticism, as the mayor intervenes. It remains uncertain whether the promised assistance will arrive in time.
In Kaltenkirchen, a town in the Segeberg district of Schleswig-Holstein, a basement fire in a multi-family house has caused significant disruptions for residents. Since the incident five days ago, tenants in the affected block have been without heating and hot water. The major landlord Vonovia, which manages the property, faces sharp criticism for the delayed response.
The local mayor has intervened to defuse the situation. He is demanding quick action so that tenants do not continue to suffer in the cold. Vonovia has announced assistance, but doubts remain about whether it will be implemented on time. Residents hope for a swift resolution, as winter temperatures exacerbate the hardship.