Fire incident reported on Fachschulstraße, one individual sustains injuries
Fire at Fachschulstraße: Remscheid Fire Department Successfully Extinguishes Blaze
A fire broke out in a residential apartment on Fachschulstraße in Remscheid, Germany, on Monday morning at 08:10. The Remscheid fire department, led by Einsatzleitung Mathias Fertsch, swiftly responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, smoke development was visible from the first floor of the affected building. A team of firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, was deployed to fight the fire, and two turntable ladders were positioned. The Remscheid fire department had approximately 28 personnel on site during the operation.
Initially, it was unclear if anyone was still in the building, but it was later confirmed that no one was inside. However, the resident of the affected apartment was taken to a nearby hospital with suspected smoke inhalation.
For the duration of the operation, Fachschulstraße had to be temporarily fully closed. The fire was finally brought under control around 09:15, marking the end of the operation.
Unfortunately, due to the extent of the fire damage, the apartment is uninhabitable until further notice. The Remscheid fire department has not released any additional information about the cause of the fire at this time.
The news about the fire incident was originally issued by the Feuerwehr Remscheid and transmitted through news aktuell. For press inquiries, please contact [email protected], or call the Remscheid fire department directly at 02191/ 16 2400.
