Roofing fire in Essen: dramatic rescue of a dog from flames!

Roofing fire in Essen: dramatic rescue of a dog from flames!

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, there was a roof truss fire in an apartment building in the Bredeney district in Essen, which required a significant fire brigade. Callers had previously reported on smoke development in the area of ​​the gutter, which led to the alarm of the fire brigade. The first fire station of the Rüttenscheid fire station immediately arrived and found an immediate increase in the alarm level when flames were visible in the roof area. The assignment extended for around two hours, with the fire brigade reported.

The fire brigade put a turntable ladder in position in order to be able to fight the fire from outside. The emergency services also gained access to the attic apartment, whereby the door had to be opened. A dog was found in the apartment that was saved unharmed and handed over to its owner. However, the fire spread quickly in the roof area, which is why a second turntable ladder was alerted. Parts of the ceiling and the roof had to be opened to combat the flames efficiently.

effects on the environment

After the fire was deleted, it turned out that the attic apartment was no longer habitable. Fortunately, there were no injuries. The fire brigade received support from the Essen-Margarethenhöhe volunteer fire brigade and the Essen-Mitte volunteer fire brigade. The cause of the fire is currently unclear and the police have investigated.

The incident in Essen is not isolated; A similar fire occurred on February 24, 2025, when the fire brigade in Lindenallee was alerted to a roof truss fire. There the fire was so intense that flames were visibly over 18 meters high. Two fire trucks were on site, and several aerial ladders and hand -led pipes were used. The extinguishing work lasted a total of six hours.

fire statistics and fire brigade reactions

The regularity of roof trusses and other fire breakouts is a central topic in the current fire brigade statistics. The current report № 29 of the CFS CTIF, published in 2024, offers a comprehensive analysis of fire statistics for 2022. This report covers data from 55 countries that represent a fifth of the world's population. The statistics include information about types of fire inserts, fire victims and deaths in firefighters.

The report emphasizes the need to continuously expand and analyze the data about fires and their causes in order to optimize the reaction of the fire brigade and prevent future incidents. The missions in Essen illustrate how important fast and coordinated fire department reactions are to protect people and animals and minimize damage to property.

The fire brigade and the police will continue to research the causes of fire and monitor the security situation in urban areas in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. According to the current circumstances, the topic of fire protection remains highly topical and requires constant attention from security authorities and the population.

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