Thunderstorms in Grevenbroich: Blitz strikes in two houses, fire brigade quickly on site

Grevenbroich (ots)

storm meets Grevenbroich: lightning causes fire damage

on Tuesday evening, August 13, the residents of Grevenbroich were surprised by a violent thunderstorm that moved across the city around 8:40 p.m. A strong flash immediately hit two neighboring single -family houses and damaged their roof trusses considerably.

fire brigade ensures objects under control

Right after the impact, the fire brigade alarmed, which was on site with 70 rescuers. These moved in with several extinguishers to quickly combat the flames that struck out of one of the roofs. Operational manager Stephan Durst was on site and ensured that both inside and outside was searched for possible injuries and other fire sources. The assignment was successful: the fire could be contained and deleted within a short time.

moment of terror for the residents

The moment when the flash hit the houses was extremely frightening for the four residents. While the light of lightning was illuminating the night, a deafening thunder immediately followed that strengthened the shock. The house residents were in great panic, but luckily remained unharmed.

The challenges for the fire brigade

The fire brigade removed parts of the roof cladding and checked the areas with a thermal imaging camera to ensure that no hidden fireplaces remained. After just a few hours, the first units were able to stop working at 9:30 p.m.

regional importance and structural resistance

This event throws a light on the need for precautionary measures in extreme weather conditions. Such lightning strikes are not common, but can cause immense damage to buildings and infrastructure. These incidents also show how important it is to have well -trained emergency services and fast reaction mechanisms in the region.

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The Grevenbroich fire brigade has once again proven how crucial a fast and coordinated emergency reaction is. While the material damage has not yet been quantified, it should be noted that the efficiency of the emergency services could prevent damage to human life. The events remind all citizens to prepare well for extreme weather conditions and to check the resilience of their houses.