Great fire in Kirchwerder: thatched roof house is on fire!

Great fire in Kirchwerder: thatched roof house is on fire!

Ost-Kraueler-Bogen, 21037 Hamburg, Deutschland - In Hamburg-Kirchwerder there was a great fire on January 12, 2025, which destroyed a traditional thatched roof house on the Eastern Kaueler-Bogen. According to reports from ndr and 24hamburg had the affected house of over 150 Square meters.

During the fire brigade, two residents were saved from the building. Both remained unharmed and found accommodation in the neighborhood. However, a fireman injured himself and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

smoke expansion and warnings

The strong smoke development led to a warning message to the residents, which were asked to keep their doors and windows closed. The smoke moved towards Lower Saxony. However, the warning has now been canceled.

The cause of the fire is currently unclear and is examined by fire investors. After extinguishing work, the measures to contain and control the fire continued, such as 24hamburg reported.