Feuerinferno in Effeld: Dramatic rescue operation in residential building!

Feuerinferno in Effeld: Dramatic rescue operation in residential building!

On Wednesday, October 2, the fire engines of Wassenberg were alerted at around 3:02 p.m. due to heavy smoke development from a residential building in Effeld. The emergency services found intensive smoke development when they arrived on Schlossstrasse, which clearly indicated an acute fire.

The affected residential building directly bordered on an agricultural operation, which raised additional concerns about possible effects on the surrounding structures. In order to control the fire as quickly as possible, a group of respiratory protection was equipped with a C-tube to the building immediately. Her efforts quickly bore fruit and the fire could be contained quickly.

emergency services and supportive measures

In parallel to the extinguishing work, ventilation measures were initiated in order to transport the smoke out of the building. There was even an overpressure ventilation device that ensured that existing flue gases were effectively removed. Fortunately, despite the dramatic circumstances, there were no injuries; All people in the building remained intact.

However, the effects of the fire are significant, and the areas of the residential building concerned are uninhabitable for the moment. However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, which requires further review. The units of the Wassenberg fire brigade from Effeld, Obloven and Birgelen were involved in the assignment, as well as the information and communication unit as well as the turntable ladder from Wassenberg.

In addition, the Heinsberg district police supported the measures with a patrol car, and the emergency services were also on site, with a precautionary alarmed ambulance from the ambulance in Wassenberg. A total of 35 emergency services were in action that worked professionally and efficiently in order to control the situation as soon as possible.

For more information about the incident and the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire, see the current reporting on rp-online.de .