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Barn fire in Warendorf district: Fire brigade saves house!
In the Warendorf district, 80 firefighters were called to a barn fire. The fire was able to save the house.
Barn fire in Warendorf district: Fire brigade saves house!
A dramatic fire shook the town of Warendorf in the Warendorf district last night. The fire brigade was alerted around 2 a.m. after residents noticed the flames in a barn and called for help. The fire brigade responded with full commitment and a total of 80 emergency services from the fire brigades from Warendorf, Beelen and Sassenberg immediately made their way to the scene of the fire. How WDR According to reports, the barn was already completely engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived.
The extinguishing work was extremely difficult as strong wind and rain fueled the fire. Nevertheless, the firefighters were able to save the farm's neighboring house from the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the amount of property damage is still unknown. Technical equipment was stored in the barn, the loss of which further complicated the situation.
Previous missions and challenges
A look back shows that such missions are not uncommon. On July 5, 2022, the Lüchow-Dannenberg volunteer fire department was alerted to a car fire in Lübbow. Originally it was supposed to be a burning car in a shed, but it quickly turned out that a barn with an area of around 350 square meters was completely on fire. Flames shot menacingly from the roof and the fire quickly spread to the surrounding vegetation. Thanks to a massive fire-fighting operation, the emergency services were able to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring properties and clear the area fire department.de a.
Numerous firefighters were also on duty here. Fighting the fire was not initially easy because a photovoltaic system on the roof of the barn made it difficult to use the turntable ladder. Despite the challenges, firefighters were able to declare a “fire out” after less than two hours. This shows that spontaneous and unexpected fires represent a constant threat that puts emergency services to the test.
In recent years, fire brigade alerts have increased as a result of fires. The emergency services are often faced with major challenges due to weather conditions and technical circumstances. This makes it particularly important that the community invest in fire department training and equipment to be prepared for such emergencies.
Today's alarm in Warendorf reminds us how quickly and suddenly such incidents can occur. It is hoped that the cause of the fire will be identified soon and that the affected farmers can begin restoring their barns as quickly as possible.