Grill bench fire in Olsberg: Fire brigade deletes habitable house

Grill bench fire in Olsberg: Fire brigade deletes habitable house

On Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, a dramatic incident occurred in Olsberg when the fire brigade was alerted to a fire at 6:35 p.m. The mission was triggered by a 35-year-old homeowner who heard a loud bang and then looked. Under the canopy of his house, he discovered a fire on a garden bench that quickly developed into a serious fire.

Before the flames got out of control, the homeowner reacted immediately. He closed the front door to bring himself and his two daughters to safety at the age of 7 and 11, as well as their dog. Together they left the building through a different exit and searched for protection from a neighbor who immediately informed the fire brigade. Fortunately, his wife and another daughter were not at home.

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When the fire brigade arrived, the fire had already spread to the roof structure of the house. Due to the severity of the fire, fully alarm was triggered for the Bigge - Olsberg and also for the Gevelinghausen extinguishing group. The firefighters initiated both an interior and an outdoor attack with heavy respiratory protection to combat the flames.

A total of 63 emergency services with 17 vehicles, including the emergency services, the German Red Cross (DRK) from Meschede, as well as the police and representatives of the regulatory office. Thanks to their quick action, it was possible to prevent other people from being injured, but the house is no longer habitable. The family affected has so far found shelter with friends.

The fire brigade ended its use at 0:15 a.m. Now the cause of the fire and the other circumstances of the incident in the focus of police investigations. The whole region is dismayed by the incident and hopes for a quick clarification. Further details on this incident can be found in a report www.fireworld.at .