Great fire in Bielefeld-HilleGossen: Called residents to close doors

Great fire in Bielefeld-HilleGossen: Called residents to close doors

An alarming incident occurred in Bielefeld-Hillegossen this morning when the warehouse of a network operation went up in flames. The news about this fire was reported at 7:15 a.m., and the extinguishing work has now mobilized more than a hundred fire brigade who are tirelessly committed to combating the fire. The situation is serious, since parts of the adjacent office rooms are also affected by the flames.

The fire brigade has found great smoke development on site. This moves towards the district of Lippe, which arouses additional concern. For this reason, the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK) issued a warning message. This warning indicates that health impairments cannot be ruled out by the smoke.

Important information for residents

The situation requires special care. Residents, especially in the area of Detmolder Straße 773, were asked to stay in closed rooms. This is a preventive measure to protect it from possible smoke and harmful steaming. It is advisable to keep doors and windows tight and switch off air conditioning systems. In addition, the fire brigade appeals to the public not to flood the emergency call with general inquiries so that the emergency services can fully concentrate on extinguishing the fire.

We observe the development of the situation carefully, since the extinguishing work will be used for many hours. The fire brigade is in close contact with the BBK and other authorities to prevent the fire from spreading further and to ensure the safety of the population. During this critical phase, the population is asked to keep calm and to follow the advice of the emergency services. Further information is also reported on the WDR Hörfunk where current updates for location are expected from 9 a.m. In summary, this incident in Bielefeld-Hillegossen is not only a challenge for the fire brigade, but also an important reference to the potential dangers of a fire for the surrounding population. Stay vigilant and adhere to the instructions of the authorities to get through this situation safely.