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Serious basement fire in Bergheim: Firefighter injured during operation!
Large fire brigade operation in Bergheim: basement fire in an apartment building on Lohweg, firefighter injured. Details here.
Serious basement fire in Bergheim: Firefighter injured during operation!
On the night of October 4, 2025, there was a major fire department operation in the Bergheim-Niederaußem district. The emergency services were alerted at around 9:50 p.m. about a basement fire in an apartment building on Lohweg. When the fire brigade arrived, thick smoke had already spread from the basement area to the upper floors, and several people were still in the building, which made the situation all the more urgent. The fire department immediately began fighting the fire and used breathing apparatus to ensure safety for the emergency services.
The extinguishing work in the basement area proved to be difficult as the heavy smoke development significantly restricted visibility and breathing. Extensive ventilation measures were necessary to bring the situation under control. During the operation, a firefighter was injured and required medical attention. This shows how dangerous such missions can remain despite all precautionary measures.
Coordinated deployment by multiple units
In total, several units from the Bergheim fire department as well as additional forces from the Rhein-Erft district were at the scene. The emergency services worked under high pressure to rescue the people at risk and extinguish the fire. The residents were urgently asked to keep the area around Lohweg and Dormagener Straße clear in order to allow the emergency services undisturbed access.
Although such fires are not an everyday occurrence, it is important to regularly address the issue of fire safety. An overview of fire protection statistics in Germany shows that preventive measures and current knowledge about the causes of fires can make a significant contribution to improving safety. According to the FeuerTrutz There is a wealth of data that helps to identify and combat fire hazards at an early stage.
In summary, it can be said that in this case the fire brigade once again demonstrated that it has a good hand when it comes to saving lives and averting danger. The incident shows once again how important quick reactions and well-trained emergency services are. Thankfully, the operation was brought under control comparatively quickly so that the worst could be averted.