Fire in the basement: dryer fire in Eggerscheidt quickly under control

Fire in the basement: dryer fire in Eggerscheidt quickly under control

An unexpected terror scenario flated in Ratingen when the fire brigade was alerted in a basement due to a fire. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:16 p.m., a resident reported a burning tumble dryer in her row house in Eggerscheidt. The brave apartment owner had quickly brought herself to safety before the emergency services arrived.

The situation escalated when the resident noticed during the drainage loading that he suddenly caught fire. Customized and prudent, she reacted by immediately separating the device from the power grid and threw a fire blanket over the dryer. Thanks to this courageous action, the flames were largely contained when the fire brigade arrived.

Fast reactions of the fire brigade

The fire brigade Ratingen, supported by the professional fire brigade and the fire truck Hösel/Eggerscheidt, was on site within a very short time. When she arrived, the resident confirmed that she had already left the building and was safe. Fortunately, the fire event was limited to the dryer, and the fire had not expanded to the basement or the other rooms of the house.

The fire brigade used a thermal imaging camera to ensure that there were no hidden embers. In addition, the basement area was ventilated with an overpressure fan in order to pay any flue gases that may have arisen and improve the air quality. Finally, the defective tumble dryer was brought from the basement to the terrace to safely remove it.

The fire brigade's rapids and professional measures prevented that there were major damage in the house. The presence of emergency services and police also underlined the seriousness of the situation, even if luckily nobody was injured. The quick reaction of the resident, who instinctively took the right steps, made a significant contribution to the fact that the fire was brought under control before it could get worse.

Not only the fire brigade, but also the residents were affected and concerned about the fire risk of household appliances. Every day, many people use tumble dryers and other electrical appliances without knowing which risks can be associated with it.

Overall, this incident was an impressive example of quick reactions and preventive action under pressure. The fire brigade praised the courageous and mentally present reaction of the resident affected. Such incidents are an important memory of the importance of fire protection measures in their own home.