Great fire in Remscheid: Fire brigade saves animals and residents from flames!

Great fire in Remscheid: Fire brigade saves animals and residents from flames!

On April 23, 2025, a major fire was reported in a half-timbered house in Remscheid-Lüttringhausen. The fire broke out in Großhülsberg in the evening and was visible from afar. Thick smoke swaths moved into the evening sky. When the fire brigade arrived, the upper floor and the roof structure of the two -storey single -family house were already burning, which caused an immediate danger to human lives. Fortunately, all three residents were able to bring themselves to safety in good time, but a 42-year-old man suffered minor injuries by inhaled flue gases and had to be taken to the hospital.

The fire brigade, consisting of the professional fire brigade and the Lüttringhausen volunteer fire brigade, was deployed until night. The extinguishing work needed almost the entire night. A small dog and a cat were saved by the emergency services, while other animals, including four cats, remained unknown. Despite the rapid use, the building was completely destroyed by the fire. The amount of damage is estimated at at least 250,000 euros, and the half -timbered house is no longer habitable. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known and is currently being determined.

a serious incident with far -reaching consequences

The fire brigade was called for the fire on Thursday morning after the fire had already broken out the previous evening. In the middle of the previous ambiguity about possible dangers, it turned out that no other people were in danger. Nevertheless, this incident illustrates the dangers that can assume apartment fires. Statistics show that a large number of fires are reported annually in Germany, but so far there is no uniform and comprehensive fire statistics. This could hinder the efforts to improve fire protection, as the information from Feuertrutz explains.

The extent of this fire and the associated damage shows the need to continuously check and improve the fire protection measures in residential areas. The statistics on fire protection in Germany show that fire not only causes material damage, but can also result in serious injuries and, in the worst case, deaths. According to the German Fire Brigade Association, targeted data surveys could contribute significantly to improve fire protection strategies in the future.