Fire in Hille: Millions in damage and evacuated residents!

Fire in Hille: Millions in damage and evacuated residents!

On Thursday night, around 2:15 a.m., the fire department in Hille-Holzhausen II was alerted after the police were informed about a wood and plastic construction company on Lindenstrasse that was fully ablaze. The fire department had its hands full and was fortunately able to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings nw.de reported.

The owner of the company suffered shock and required medical attention. No other people were injured, but six residents and their dogs had to leave their homes as a precaution because a thick column of smoke was visible from afar. The population was also informed about the heavy smoke pollution via the WarnApp.

Fire department in constant operation

The fire, which was extinguished on Thursday morning, caused enormous property damage estimated in the millions. To combat the embers, the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) used two excavators and a wheel loader to help open the roof of the house. The local authorities cordoned off a large area of ​​the area and set up traffic diversions.

The criminal police have already started investigating the cause of the fire, which can only begin after the fire site has cooled down thoroughly. After a room fire, it is common practice to seal the fire site so that the necessary investigations can be carried out. An important aspect of determining the cause of a fire is obtaining evidence and securing traces. These can be caused by thermal or mechanical energy, such as brand-feuer.de explained.

Investigation and prevention

The investigation into the cause of fires in Germany is usually carried out by the criminal police on behalf of the public prosecutor's office. These investigations are important not only for uncovering the cause of the fire, but also for the civil and criminal prosecution of possible crimes. Fire investigators are legally obliged to clarify the cause of the fire, even if there is no regulated training for this profession and a police clearance certificate is not mandatory.

In this context, the fire department has no direct authority to determine the cause of the fire, but does provide supportive assistance. The experts often work together with other experts, especially when it comes to insurance issues and liability. The knowledge gained also promotes preventive fire protection, which is of central importance in view of the recent incident.