Suspected smoke column identified by Fire Watch surveillance

Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe Responds to Suspicious Smoke Incident

On July 10, 2025, the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe was called to action following a "Suspicious Smoke" call sign at Lipperhofweg in the district of Gartrop-Bühl. The incident, which began at 10:50 AM, was a collaborative effort between the fire department and the forest fire monitoring center "Fire Watch".

According to reports, the cameras for early detection of forest fires detected a dust cloud caused by agricultural work on a field. This led to an unclear smoke development that prompted the call for assistance.

Upon arrival, the fire department began an exploration of the area, but no damage was found. After approximately 30 minutes, the operation was completed, and no further action was necessary.

For those seeking more information about the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe, their telephone number is +49 151 15660516. Their official website can be found at www.feuerwehrhuenxe.de, and for press inquiries, they can be contacted at [email protected].

The head of the volunteer fire brigade corps Hünsche who was called to the fire alarm is not publicly disclosed. The forest fire monitoring center "Fire Watch" reported the unclear smoke development, but it is presumed that the cameras for early detection of forest fires detected a dust cloud caused by agricultural work on a field.

Overall, the incident on July 10, 2025, at Lipperhofweg in the district of Gartrop-Bühl was handled by the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe, and no further action was necessary following the event.