Storm chaos in the city region of Aachen: Fire brigade in continuous use

Storm chaos in the city region of Aachen: Fire brigade in continuous use

more than 150 missions after storms in the city region of Aachen

After a hot summer day, the Aachen city region was haunted by a violent storm on Tuesday evening. Sturm, heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the region from 8.30 p.m. and caused numerous damage. The Aachen police were able to follow the emergency calls how the storm made its way through the region, from Köpfchen via Monschauer Straße to Eschweiler and Stolberg.

The Aachen fire brigade reported over 150 missions in the city region. Aachen city center, Stolberg and Eschweiler were particularly affected. The emergency services mainly had to remove fallen trees that fell on streets and cars and provided chaos. However, water -related operations were rare, according to the fire brigade.

in Eschweiler, the storm left a swing of devastation. The local fire brigade recorded 69 storm -related operations and had to remove trees overturned well into the night. The storm raged in the city center, especially in the city center, and within a short time trees were in rows on the streets and sidewalks. The fire brigade triggered the total alarm and received support from surrounding fire brigades and the THW.

in Aldenhoven in the district of Düren, the storm hit a swath of destruction. Trees bent, roofs were damaged and fireplaces broke off. The fire brigade had to free streets and cars from branches and tree trunks until late at night. The fire brigade recorded a total of 60 missions, while the police were involved in five missions along the A44.

The district of Heinsberg was mostly spared from the storm, there were no injured and only isolated missions due to the kinked branches.

The cleanup continues, since in some areas there are still dangers from fallen trees. The fire brigades and rescue workers are still in use to eliminate the consequences of the storm and to ensure the security of the citizens.

- Nag