Warehouse blaze in Bocholt-Schlavenhorst: Initial fire incident reported
Fire at Baresel Vending Warehouse in Bocholt-Schlavenhorst
A warehouse belonging to Baresel Vending, a distributor of hot beverage and coffee vending machines, is currently on fire in the industrial area of Bocholt-Schlavenhorst. The blaze was first reported earlier today, and firefighting operations are still ongoing.
According to the Borken County Police Department, the warehouse measures 23 x 41 meters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with the criminal police now taking over the investigation. The police department's website can be found at https://borken.polizei.nrw, and the media contact is Stephan Reckmann.
The Bocholt Fire Department is conducting controlled burning of the warehouse to prevent the spread of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and there is no health risk to the public, as per the fire department's latest update.
The estimated property damage is approximately 1.5 million euros. The Borken County Police Department has asked the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their operations effectively.
For updates on the situation, members of the public can contact the Borken County Police Department Control Center at 02861-900 4200. The police department has been regularly providing updates on the incident via news aktuell.
As the investigation continues, more information will be made available as it becomes available. The community is encouraged to stay safe and follow the instructions of emergency services personnel.
