Backyard Fire Spreads to Buildings, Causing Significant Property Damage but No Injuries - South Korea
On the evening of January 6, a fire broke out in a storage building in downtown Krefeld, Germany. The Krefeld Fire Department received multiple emergency calls at around 22:00, prompting an immediate response.
The operation to extinguish the fire involved a total of 75 personnel from both professional and volunteer fire departments, as well as emergency medical services. At one point, up to four firefighting teams in heavy breathing apparatus were engaged simultaneously.
Upon arrival, the fire had already spread to the building's facade and an apartment on the second floor. Smoke filled all the building's corridors and additional apartments. Fortunately, no one was found in the building.
The firefighting operation was completed after three hours. Throughout the operation, residents were examined by a paramedic and cared for in a provided bus. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, both during the firefighting operations and in the aftermath.
Five of the six affected apartments in the Krefeld fire were so severely damaged that the residents could no longer use them. The affected residents were accommodated with friends or relatives.
For further inquiries, you can contact the Krefeld Fire Department at Martin Sturm, telephone: 02151-8213 1333, email: [email protected], or visit their website at http://www.krefeld.de/feuerwehr.
It's worth noting that the organization involved in firefighting in Krefeld on January 6 at 22:00 was the Freiwillige Feuerwehr Neukirchen-Vluyn providing regional assistance. The operation started at 00:30 that day, lasting over 15 hours and including Krefeld as the location.
The Krefeld Fire Department, a crucial part of the community, is always ready to respond to emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.
