Drama in Forstwald: Fire brigade fights wildfire in residential area!
Report on area and apartment fires in Krefeld on July 19, 2025: quick extinguishing operations without any injuries.

Drama in Forstwald: Fire brigade fights wildfire in residential area!
On Saturday, July 19th, there was a remarkable fire brigade operation in the Krefeld residential area on Bellenweg in Forstwald when a wildfire was started by burning firewood around 4 p.m. According to the Rhenish Post Both the professional fire brigade and the Fischeln volunteer fire brigade were quickly on the scene and were able to quickly extinguish the fire with a jet pipe. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
About 40 minutes after this incident, the fire department was alerted from the street Auf der Kempener Platte. A fire broke out on the second floor of an apartment building. The residents had already left their apartment and were uninjured. But the operation was anything but easy: turntable ladders and respiratory protection were used to manage the situation. Thick black smoke came from the apartment and the cause of the fire remains unclear.
Fire brigade operations in Berlin and beyond
A look beyond the events in Krefeld shows that the fire is not just local. Also in Berlin, like Day24 reported, fire brigade operations are the order of the day. In various districts such as Spandau, Hellersdorf and Pankow, there is regular information about rescue operations and fires. Causes of fire such as arson or explosion are often the focus of reporting.
The frequency of such operations highlights the challenges facing the fire service and highlights the importance of preventive measures. Loud FeuerTrutz There are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany, which does not exactly simplify the situation with regard to the causes of fire and therefore the necessary protective measures. A better understanding of the causes of fire could help prevent future fires.
Fire protection: An important topic
The statistics about fires, burn injuries and deaths in Germany are alarming. Data on fire incidents in refugee accommodation, hospitals and social institutions underline the relevance of the topic. In view of the developments in Krefeld and Berlin, it is essential to continuously work on improving fire protection.
The knowledge about fire causes and statistics collected by various institutions, such as the German Fire Brigade Association and others, is a valuable asset. Through regular updates and the publication of information, measures to prevent fires can be further optimized.
In view of the incidents that occurred, it is to be hoped that the causes of the fires will be quickly clarified and that prevention will become even more of a focus in the future. Let us agree that safety is a common concern – for citizens and the fire department.