Schwerin State Theater's Smoke Scare Evacuation
Over 500 spectators were swiftly ushered out of the Schwerin State Theater on Friday night as a cloud of smoke filled the building. No casualties were reported. Early Saturday morning, police revealed that the smoke was caused by a fire in a shaft situated near the theater's side entrance. The smoke seeped into the theater's interior via the ventilation system installed in the shaft, leaving the exact cause of the blaze yet to be determined. The police launched an arson probe as a precautionary measure.
The evacuation took place when the opera "Carmen" was in full swing in the venue's main hall, dubbed "Großes Haus." After the swift evacuation, grateful theater-goers were welcomed into the State Chancellery, which graciously opened its doors for their temporary shelter. An hour and a half later, once the theater had been adequately aired out, patrons retrieved their belongings left behind during the late-night chaos.
This smoke scare rekindled discussions on potential fire emergencies. While a fire was confirmed in the shaft, its cause remained elusive, kindling suspicions of arson.
As for the history buffs, the search results yielded information about significant events dating back to 1977, but unfortunately, no particular mention of the Schwerin State Theater's fire incident or an arson investigation associated with it could be found.
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