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Fire in Wohlen: Underground car park in flames – major fire department operation!
On the night of February 6, 2025, two cars burned in an underground car park in Wohlen, causing significant damage.
Fire in Wohlen: Underground car park in flames – major fire department operation!
In the sleeping town of Wohlen, Switzerland, a dramatic incident occurred on the night of Thursday, February 6, 2025: two cars in an underground car park caught fire, triggering a large emergency response. At 11:15 p.m., several residents reported smoke and fire from the garage on Allmenweg, whereupon the cantonal emergency call center of the Aargau cantonal police immediately alerted the fire department, ambulance and police. The fire department reacted quickly and was able to bring the fire, which affected a total of 46 vehicles, under control at 12:30 a.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but three people were examined on site for suspected smoke inhalation, but were not treated further fireworld.at reported.
Evacuation and significant property damage
The extinguishing work required the short-term evacuation of residents, but most were able to return to their homes by 2:00 a.m. The fire department used fans to clear the smoke from the adjacent stairwells to defuse the situation. During the operation, it was discovered that at least two vehicles were completely destroyed, while the overall property damage assessment is currently underway. The underground car park itself is not in danger of collapsing and will be reopened once all measures have been completed. The cause of the fire remains unknown to date, as specialists from the Aargau cantonal police's fire cause investigation are active on site.
In the midst of this dramatic incident, a public auction also took place in Wohlen. The property of the debtor Mete Seyfi, including a 4½-room apartment and underground parking space, is scheduled to be auctioned on July 12, 2024. A detailed appraisal has valued the property at over 5.5 million Swiss francs, and those interested must pay a deposit in advance. Further information can be found on the website of the regional debt collection office Wohlen.ch reported.