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Fire in the basement of Speller apartment building: residents seriously injured!
On June 17, 2025 there was a fire in the basement of an apartment building in Spellen; one resident was taken to hospital.
Fire in the basement of Speller apartment building: residents seriously injured!
Today, June 17, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in an apartment building in Spellen, a district of Voerde. The fire department was called at 8:13 p.m. after a fire broke out in the basement of the building. The causes of the fire are still unclear, but the situation turned out to be serious.
A resident took matters into his own hands and attempted to put out the fire on his own. This resulted in a dangerous situation as he inhaled fumes. Fortunately, he was eventually treated by emergency services and was taken to hospital with suspected smoke intoxication presseportal.de reported.
Deployment of the fire brigade
The Voerde fire department, especially the Spellen unit, went out to investigate the fire. When the fire brigade entered the basement, they noticed heavy smoke, but the fire had already been completely extinguished. Despite the fire having already been neutralized, removing smoke from the basement area was extremely difficult due to structural conditions. A total of three teams were on duty wearing respiratory protection.
The fire brigade's actions lasted about three hours. The site was then handed over to the police. However, there remains an appeal from the fire brigade to always keep your own safety in mind when attempting to extinguish the fire and to call 112 immediately in an emergency - as is also the case news.de highlights.
Fire safety statistics in context
This fire incident sheds an impressive light on the general situation of fire protection in Germany. According to data from feuertrutz.de Although there are numerous statistics on fires, causes of fires and injuries, comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are still missing. This data could make a decisive contribution to further improving fire protection and identifying potential sources of danger at an early stage.
The incident in Voerde is a stark reminder of the need for rapid and effective emergency management. The course of the fire and the fire department's reactions show how important it is to be well prepared - both in dealing with fire and in providing medical care to those affected. The town hall community and the Voerde fire department will continue to work to minimize such situations to ensure the safety of all citizens.