Large alarm in Herne-Mitte: Balcony fire triggers fire brigade use!

Large alarm in Herne-Mitte: Balcony fire triggers fire brigade use!

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., a fire broke out on a balcony of an apartment building on Markgrafenstrasse in Herne-Mitte. The incident led to a massive use of the fire brigade after several emergency calls were received. The alarm was carried out due to heavy smoke development from the apartment and balcony area.

When the rescue workers arrived, there was initially fear that there were still people in the affected apartment. Fortunately, however, the all -clear could quickly be given: the resident had already went outdoors independently and tried to extinguish the fire himself. The fire brigade immediately took over the extinguishing measures and protected the adjacent ground floor apartments by preventing the flames from spreading.

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A total of 30 forces from the professional fire brigade and the emergency services were deployed. The fire brigade had to use a jet tube from the outside to combat the fire. In addition to the extinguishing work, the control of the neighboring apartments for fire smoke was also necessary. Despite the already broken slices, the emergency services to control the fire without further property damage.

The resident of the affected apartment received care from the emergency services, but did not have to go to the hospital. The entire use could be completed at 12:40 p.m. At the same time, another fire service in a local nursing home was required, which was identified as a false alarm. Forces of the volunteer fire brigade were ready to support further missions.

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The police have started the cause of the fire. The exact circumstances that led to the fire are still unclear. Such incidents often raise the question of security and fire prevention. According to a Statistics on fire damage of the IFS can often be identified as causes.

The fast reaction of the fire brigade and the emergency services prevented worse things in this case. Fortunately, there were no injuries. The investigation is now managed by the Bochum police to clarify the exact background of the incident. According to Radio Herne , the cause of the fire remains uncertain.