Brand series in Hamm: attic fire and asbestal arms cause excitement!

On May 2, 2025, a fire broke out in a attic apartment in Hamm. The fire brigade was able to intervene quickly, while the investigation into the cause of the fire is running.
On May 2, 2025, a fire broke out in a attic apartment in Hamm. The fire brigade was able to intervene quickly, while the investigation into the cause of the fire is running. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Brand series in Hamm: attic fire and asbestal arms cause excitement!

on Friday evening, May 2, there was a fire in a attic apartment on Hartriegelweg in Hamm around 10:50 p.m. According to Wa.de , the fire brigade was alerted after a flame certificate was visible from a window. Fortunately, there were no more people in the building before the emergency services arrived, which may prevent worse injuries.

The emergency services immediately started fighting. The flame license quickly grew to white smoke, which is positive signs of fire fighting. The fire brigade managed to control the fire in a timely manner and to delete them completely. To ensure that no embers remained, the firefighters checked the building with a thermal imaging camera. In addition, a high -performance fan was used to free the building from fire smoke.

injured and investigation

A resident suffered minor injuries in the incident. The exact cause of the fire is still unclear why the police have started investigations. Interestingly, a Golf Kombi burned on Viktoriastraße in Hamm the night before, which increases the extent of the problem and is also the subject of the investigation.

Meanwhile, another incident occurred in the west of Hammer on Monday. A fire in the cooling tower led to asbestos -containing fragments flutting off the cladding. These fragments have triggered concerns in some areas of the residential area and on the collecting site. Houses and land in particular were immediately blocked. As wdr.de , 20 adults and four children were accommodated in emergency accommodation, some of them found accommodation with relatives.

health risks and protective measures

The security of the residents has a top priority. The return of the residents concerned is possible at the beginning of next week at the beginning of next week, since all previous samples from the interiors were negative, but not sufficient for a return. The city of Hamm has obtained expert recommendations for more comprehensive air samples from any room. The new test results are expected to be available in the coming week.

In addition, the Lessing primary school and other cases of asbestos-containing fragments were reported in a distant forest settlement. The RAG has set up a special phone to record messages about possible finds. Residents are asked not to remove residues themselves, but to document and report them.

summarized, both the fire brigade and the urban authorities need extensive measures to ensure the safety of residents in both incidents and to minimize any health risks. The situation requires continuous observation and reaction to the existing dangers.

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