Explosion in Bochum: Happiness in misfortune - all residents unharmed!

Explosion in Bochum: Happiness in misfortune - all residents unharmed!

In the night of Sunday, February 9, 2025, an explosion shook an apartment building in Bochum-Hiltrop. At around 02:50 a.m., numerous emergency calls were received by the fire brigade, which reported a huge detonation in the area of ​​the house entrance. The Bochum fire brigade immediately sent several fire trucks, special vehicles and rescue workers to the scene of the accident. Thanks to the quick response, all 18 residents of the house were able to get to safety in good time, and luckily there were no injuries, such as fireworld.at reported.

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At the scene, the emergency services found a destroyed front door and broken windows. Parts of the ceiling had come loose in the hallway. The fire brigade was able to quickly clarify that no fire had arisen and excluded a connection with the gas supply of the building. In order to help the affected residents, they were looked after in team transport cars, while the police blocked the position for investigations. However, some residents were temporarily brought to safety by the city, such as WDR reported.

The police are now investigating a possible connection to a series of explosions in Cologne and other cities. Initial indications indicate a crime, possibly in connection with drug crime. Recently, a heavy theft of cannabis in Hürth had triggered a wave of acts of violence, which also included explosions and a hostage -taking. Investigations against unknown about the suspicion of leading an explosive explosion were initiated, which the investigators could focus on in the focus of possible connections to the incidents in Cologne