Flame engulfs residence in Wattenscheid
A residential fire broke out on Westenfelder StraΓe in Bochum at 15:10 on Friday afternoon. The first responders from the Wattenscheid fire station arrived shortly after the call, with thick smoke billowing from the windows of the top-floor apartment.
Fortunately, all residents had evacuated the building safely before the firefighters arrived. However, the rooms in the apartment were severely damaged by fire and smoke and are now uninhabitable. The residents are still temporarily staying with neighbours after the fire.
The fire department's focus during the operation was on extinguishing the blaze in the apartment. The operation on Westenfelder StraΓe was completed after approximately an hour.
The police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and the public is asked to avoid speculation until more information is available.
The reporting for this article was done by Simon HeuΓen. For more information about the Fire Department Bochum, visit their website at https://www.bochum.de/Feuerwehr.
Neighbours were alerted to the fire by a smoke detector alarm and smoke smell in the stairway. The neighbours promptly called the Bochum Fire Department, who responded quickly and efficiently.
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Sadly, the rooms in the apartment where the fire occurred are still uninhabitable due to fire and smoke damage. The residents are encouraged to reach out to local resources for assistance during this difficult time.
We hope that the affected residents will find the support they need and that the cause of the fire will be determined soon. Stay safe, Bochum!
