Major fire at the Christmas market in Oberhausen: Fire brigade on a large scale!

Major fire at the Christmas market in Oberhausen: Fire brigade on a large scale!

A major fire broke out in an empty restaurant in Centro Oberhausen on Thursday evening, which led to the immediate evacuation of the adjacent Christmas market. When the Oberhausen fire department arrived around 5 p.m., meter-high flames were blazing from the former Chinese restaurant, which was located in the immediate vicinity of the market stalls. A large contingent of around 60 emergency services responded quickly to ensure the safety of the numerous Christmas market visitors. Fortunately, there were no injuries RP Online as well as t online reported.

Fire brigade deployment and other measures

The fire department received support from the police, who cleared the Christmas market and the surrounding area in accordance with safety precautions. A column of smoke was visible from afar and the population was informed about possible odor nuisances via the Katwarn warning app. Despite the dramatic scene, there was never a health risk to residents, the operations managers confirmed. The exact cause of the fire - which broke out in the Pagoda restaurant, which has been closed for years - is still unclear. While the fire department fought the flames, the center itself remained open without restrictions.

After intensive extinguishing work, the emergency services were able to bring the fire under control during the night. A fire watch will remain at the scene throughout the night to ensure that no embers are left behind. The popular Centro Christmas market, known as “Santa’s Village”, is set to reopen on Friday, which will be a big relief for visitors as the market is one of the main attractions in the area.