Rescue Operation at FW Hannover: Four individuals successfully saved by firefighters' swift action
Fire Breaks Out in Multi-Family Home in Hannover's Herrenhausen District
A fire broke out in a multi-family home in Hannover's Herrenhausen district on Friday morning, prompting a swift response from the local emergency services.
The Hannover Fire Department was on the scene with two fire engines from the professional fire department, the emergency medical services, and around 50 personnel. The Fire Department Hannover can be contacted at Stephan Trog, phone number 0511/912-1405, email [email protected], and website www.feuerwehr-hannover.de.
Upon arrival, the "mass casualty incident" code was activated due to a high number of expected casualties. Initial treatment of three residents was carried out at the scene, and two other residents were examined on-site and could remain on-site. Two residents, including an infant, were rescued via an aerial ladder due to heavy smoke in the stairwell, while another resident managed to evacuate on their own. In total, four residents were rescued.
Two breathing apparatus teams with hoses entered the building to extinguish the fire. Burning debris in the basement was quickly located and extinguished, and extensive ventilation measures were taken in the basement and stairwell.
The exact damage from the fire cannot be determined at this time. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined by the police, with the fire department's fire investigation unit handling the investigation.
More emergency calls indicated that several residents were still in the building, leading to an increased alarm level and the dispatch of another fire engine. The Fire Department Hannover had approximately 50 personnel on site to handle the incident.
At the time of writing, three residents were transported to hospitals after initial treatment at the scene, and two other residents were also transported to hospitals. The police will continue to investigate the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
