Fire department operation - 16 injured in cellar fire in Essen
16 people have been injured in a cellar fire in an apartment building in Essen. According to the fire department, seven children and nine adults are among the injured. When the emergency services arrived early on New Year's Eve in the Frohnhausen district, heavy smoke was detected, including in the stairwell of the building. Several residents were reportedly unable to leave the building and had to be rescued by the fire department using ladders.
The injured were given medical treatment and taken to various hospitals. The cause of the fire is still unclear, which is why the police have started an investigation. The operation lasted around three hours.
Message from the fire department
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- The fire department in North Rhine-Westphalia emphasized the need for proper fire safety measures, especially during the turn of the year, following the cellar fire incident in Essen.
- Despite the successful operation to extinguish the fire and rescue the injured, the children and their parents are left shaken and awaiting the final report from the fire department regarding the cause of the incident.
- The solidarity shown by the community and the fire department during this New Year's Eve incident serves as a reminder of the importance of looking out for each other in times of need.
- As the investigation into the cause of the cellar fire continues, the fire department urges residents to stay vigilant and follow all safety regulations to avoid similar incidents during future celebrations.
- In the aftermath of the New Year's Eve fire department operation, many in North Rhine-Westphalia are reflecting on the power of community and the importance of emergency services in ensuring safety during festive occasions.
Source: www.stern.de
