Police were called to a fire at a family house in Utzedel on 12 November 2026 at around 21:35. Officers found the residents already evacuated and saw heavy smoke. The volunteer fire brigades from Utzedel, Demmin and Sternfeld responded with 52 firefighters and brought the blaze under control quickly. A relative of the residents prevented the fire from spreading to the entire house. However, three people were injured by smoke gas intoxication and were taken to a nearby hospital. The criminal investigation service at Neubrandenburg took over forensic work at the scene. Police estimate the damage at around 200,000 euros. The investigation is continuing, with evidence being secured at the address.