Drama in Bad Honnef: Two gardens in flames - fire brigade in use!

Drama in Bad Honnef: Two gardens in flames - fire brigade in use!

On the evening of May 1, 2025, the Bad Honnef volunteer fire brigade was alerted when the report was received by two at the same time in the same time. The first assignment took place at 6:11 p.m. on Bondorfer Straße. A gazebo burned here, and the fire brigade found an acute danger: the flames could spread to an adjacent residential building. However, the fire brigade was able to intervene quickly and bring the fire under control, supported by the use of extinguishing foam to destroy embers.

a short time later, in the street “Im Blümeling” in the Selhof district. Here, too, a gazebo had risen in flames, which was an additional challenge due to the steep slope of the site. The strong smoke development was clearly visible on both fire spots. Thanks to the rapid action of the emergency services, the flames could be spread to the surrounding vegetation and residential development.

emergency services and support

Overall, numerous firefighters were deployed in the two missions. 25 emergency services were involved in the first fire, while around 50 firefighters worked on the second fire. The extinguishing work dragged on until around 8 p.m. The fire brigade Bad Honnef from the Rheinbreitbach fire brigade received

support, which was used to strengthen the emergency services. The German Red Cross (DRK) Siebengebirge was also on site to supply the emergency services with drinks. In addition, an ambulance was ready to be able to intervene immediately in the event of injuries.

fire causes of fire

After the fire brigade had brought the situation under control, the police began to determine the cause of the fire. Fortunately, according to initial information, there was no injuries. The rational planning and implementation of the extinguishing work have contributed to preventing more serious damage and protecting the public.

summarized the reports of news.de and ga.de that the volunteer fire brigade Bad Honnef and the supportive forces have reacted impressively and effectively to the emergency. The quick reaction of the emergency services and preventive measures were able to prevent major damage and possible personal injury.