Fire department successfully contained blaze from escalating further at FW Hannover

A residential fire broke out in the Linden-Mitte district of Hannover at a five-story building located in Stephanusstraße. The incident was reported by passersby who noticed smoke coming from two windows of the building.

The Fire Department of Hannover responded promptly to the incident, dispatching a fire engine and the rescue service. To combat the fire, a total of 14 vehicles from the fire department and rescue service, with 40 personnel, were involved. Three breathing apparatus teams and a fire hose were used to fight the blaze, while high-pressure fans were employed to ventilate the building and clear it of smoke.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported due to the fire. The fire department prevented further spread of the fire and checked all adjacent apartments for fire and smoke. The official website for Fire Department Hannover is https://www.feuerwehr-hannover.de for those seeking further information.

The Theater am Küchengarten, which is housed in the same building, was not affected by the fire. The extent of the damage from the fire is currently unknown.

The fire occurred in a fourth-floor apartment of the building. The Fire Department could not provide information on the cause of the fire. The scene was handed over to the police for further investigation.

For inquiries, members of the media are advised to contact Fire Department Hannover at Jasper Schlott (0511 912-1405, [email protected]). The identity of the Incident Commander for the residential fire in Linden-Mitte on Stephanusstraße at 10:40 AM is not publicly disclosed.

The fire department conducted extensive follow-up operations after the fire was extinguished to ensure the safety of the area. The Fire Department of Hannover urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any signs of fire to the authorities.