Fireplace fire in Ennepetal: Fire brigade saves quickly out of great danger!

Fireplace fire in Ennepetal: Fire brigade saves quickly out of great danger!

On January 22, 2025, the fire brigade Ennepetal was alerted to a fireplace fire in the Oberbauer district at around 6:00 p.m. The use that was carried out with speed and efficiency required the support of the main guard and the extinguishing group Oberbauer. When the emergency services arrived, the turntable ladder was used to carry out thorough fireplace cleaning from the roof. The brand was then made outside to avoid another risk.

The fire brigade was able to start the extinguishing work quickly. "The alarm was successful and the emergency services were able to intervene quickly," reports news.de . During the entire period, the Voerde extinguishing group took over to ensure that no further dangers for residents or emergency services were incurred.

facts and measures

For firewounds, these are often dangerous operations that can be triggered by incomplete combustion, often caused by wet wood or lack of oxygen. According to a report by Feuerwehrmagazin.de , the problem often arises from soot deposits and can climb the fireplace. The correct management of the heating system is of the utmost importance.

After completing the extinguishing work, the fire brigade handed over the site to the responsible district chimney sweep at 8:52 p.m. This handover is an essential component in the course of such a mission, since the chimney sweep controls the further safety of the fireplace.

background to fireplaces

fireplaces tend to increase in the cooler months. The increasing use of wood as a fuel, combined with inadequately stored firewood, is a crucial factor. The recommended storage period for firewood is at least two years to keep the moisture below 25%, as also shown in . In the case of wet wood, the risk of soot formation increases significantly.