Fire in the kitchen poses risk of spreading to roof

Fire in Multi-Family Home in Moenchengladbach Contained, No Residents Missing

A fire incident in a multi-family home in Moenchengladbach, Germany, took place on May 22, 2025. The incident was reported by the Fire Department Moenchengladbach, with the original content provided by the Fire Department itself.

The fire occurred on the second floor of the building, specifically in the kitchen of one apartment. Upon arrival, the fire department found flames shooting out of a dormer window. However, thanks to the quick response and effective measures taken, the fire was contained to the affected apartment.

The use of a high-performance ventilation device, a smoke protection curtain, and the residents closing the kitchen door played a crucial role in preventing the fire from spreading to the roof and other apartments in the building.

Brand Oberinspektor Roman Crützen served as the incident commander for the operation. The following vehicles were involved: Fire and Rescue Station I (Neuwerk) help vehicle, Fire and Rescue Station II (Holt) tank vehicle, an air supply container, and a hygiene vehicle from the Technical and Logistics Center (Holt).

Additionally, the voluntary fire brigade unit Neuwerk, a doctor's emergency vehicle, two ambulance vehicles, and the command service of the professional fire brigade were involved in the operation.

Fortunately, no residents were reported missing, and everyone had evacuated the building before the fire department arrived. The residents of the affected apartment were examined by paramedics but were able to stay at the scene.

The affected apartment is currently uninhabitable, and the residents are staying with relatives. For further questions, you can contact the City of Moenchengladbach's Fire Department's Command and Situation Center.

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