Eight people saved: dramatic apartment fire in Dortmund!
Eight people saved: dramatic apartment fire in Dortmund!
On October 4, 2024, a terrifying apartment fire in an apartment building on Bornstrasse in Dortmund caused excitement. In the early afternoon, the Dortmund fire brigade was alerted and several extinguishing trains and the emergency services were sent to cope with the situation.
Arrived on site, the emergency services already found a dramatic situation. The flames hit a balcony window on the first floor, and the fire spread quickly to the upper floors. In doing so, thick smoke penetrated into neighboring apartments and into the entire building. The fast reaction of the fire brigade was crucial because several residents, including three children, were caught in their apartment and needed help.rescue measures by the fire brigade
Thanks to the use of two turntable ladders and portable ladders, the firefighters and women managed to save all eight helpless residents. These made them aware of themselves by waving on the windows and could be quickly brought to safety. The intensive smoke development meant that some of the saved people had injected smoke; They were then treated by the emergency services.
A total of seven people were admitted to Dortmund hospitals, while another person could be treated and released on site. The damage caused by the fire was considerable and the fire brigade was forced to use several troops under heavy breathing protection for fire fighting.
After combating the fire, the fire brigade ensured that the adjacent apartments were freed from the smoke. The fire brigade carried out controls and ventilation measures to minimize the risk of a new outbreak. The criminal police then sealed the entire building to initiate a thorough examination.
extensive use and traffic disruptions
The assignment attracted numerous forces; In total, around 140 emergency services of the professional fire brigade, the volunteer fire brigade and the emergency services were mobilized. In addition, the social welfare office of the city of Dortmund and the responsible energy supplier were involved in order to ensure the safety of residents.
During the operation, Bornstrasse was cordoned off far, which led to considerable traffic disruptions in the area of the site. Those affected were temporarily accommodated by the city of Dortmund, and the emergency services tirelessly worked on stabilizing the situation and ensuring the safety of all residents.
For a detailed consideration of the case, See the report on www.presseportal.de .
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