Fire erupts in the town of Brokhausen

Fire Department in Detmold activated at 4:22 p.m., responding to an emergency scene in the city.

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2025 September 14 . 5:10 PM

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Firebreak Out in Brokhausen Town: latest updates on the raging inferno

Fire erupts in the town of Brokhausen

In the heart of Detmold, Germany, a fire broke out in the Brockhausen district on a partially harvested field. The blaze, approximately 5 meters by 30 meters in size, was reported at 16:22 and quickly attracted the attention of several motorists who called the emergency number.

The Detmold Fire Department, along with the fire brigade from Brockhausen and the tanker from the Diestelbruch fire brigade, sprang into action. The full-time staff of the Fire Department Detmold worked tirelessly to contain and extinguish the fire.

A hero of the day was local farmer Hermann Kruse. Recognising the urgency, he swiftly used a plow to create a firebreak in the unburned part of the field, helping to contain the fire. This quick thinking proved crucial in the successful containment and extinguishing of the fire.

It's important to note that the fire was not caused by any actions of Mr. Kruse. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, as the Fire Department Detmold has not provided any additional information about the size, location, or cause of the fire in this update.

For further information, please contact the deputy press officer of the Fire Department Detmold, who can be reached at Phone: +49 (0)160 9062 1826 or Email: [email protected]. The department's website, www.feuerwehr-detmold.org, also provides valuable updates and resources.

At the time of writing, no further updates about the fire have been provided. The community of Detmold can rest assured that their local fire services are vigilant and ready to respond to any future emergencies.