Episode 2 of 3
Hampered Firefighting Efforts
- When
- 5 June 1795
- Where
- Gammelholm naval area, Copenhagen
- Part of
- Copenhagen Fire of 1795
Removed hydrants and the Holmen residents' blocking of the civilian brigade delayed and obstructed efforts to fight the fire.
Out of fear of theft, the fire hydrants had been removed, which hampered the response. The people of Holmen also blocked the civilian fire brigade, possibly in the belief that since it was a military area, the military should take care of the fire. These obstacles compounded the initial delay caused by the workers' absence.
Sources
- Copenhagen Fire of 1795 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-22
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