Large deployment in Gelsenkirchen: Fire in Rotthausen WREAKT Chaos!

On January 2, 2025, a fire broke out in an apartment building in the Rotthausen district, Gelsenkirchen. When the fire brigade arrived, large flames from windows on the ground floor and the stairwell already beat. The Gelsenkirchen fire brigade confirmed a large -scale operation because the wooden construction of the staircase and an extension favored the rapid spread of the fire.

A total of around 20 residents were in the building at the time of the fire. Thanks to the prudent action of the residents, all residents were able to get to safety before the fire brigade arrived. The fire brigade was employed with reversal work because the fire flared up again and again.

injured and medical care

At least 15 people were injured, including eight children. These were brought to surrounding hospitals for treatment. According to the police, there were a total of 16 slightly injured and two adults with serious injuries; However, there was no danger to all those affected. Most of the children have now been released from the hospital.

The Gelsenkirchen fire brigade warned in terms of odor nuisance in the Rotthausen district, while stating that there was no acute danger to the population. Both sources report that the apartment building is uninhabitable after the fire. The cause of the fire is still unclear; The criminal police have started the investigation and did not rule out arson, as reported WDR . The Vorerer Zeitung confirmed the unclear cause and the difficulties that occurred when the fire occurred.