Overview

• A smoke detector in an Emmendingen apartment was triggered by charred croissants left in an oven overnight, leading neighbors to alert emergency services around 2 AM.
• Police and firefighters arrived to find no fire but discovered severely burnt croissants in the oven, described as an 'unrepairable baking disaster.'
• The apartment was safely ventilated, and the scorched baking tray was removed by responders as a precautionary measure.
• The 36-year-old man and 37-year-old woman who lived in the apartment had reportedly fallen asleep after placing the croissants in the oven.
• Authorities highlighted the effectiveness of smoke detectors in preventing potential hazards and advised more attentive cooking practices.