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Fire personnel successfully douse roof-top flat inferno

Fire Department in Bocholt - FW Bocholt - At about 22:30 on Sunday night, the local fire department in Bocholt was dispatched to a...

Emergency responders put out flames on a rooftop residence
Emergency responders put out flames on a rooftop residence

Fire personnel successfully douse roof-top flat inferno

Bocholt Fire Department Extinguishes Residential Fire in Straße In Drießens Weide

The Bocholt Fire Department responded to a residential fire in Straße In Drießens Weide, Bocholt at approximately 22:30 on Sunday evening.

Upon arrival, the fire was found to be extensive in the attic of the residence. Several teams using breathing apparatus and two attack lines worked diligently to extinguish the fire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the operation.

Initially, there was a possibility that there were still people in the apartment, prompting the alert of the volunteer fire department. However, further details about the cause or extent of the damage, and whether any animals or belongings were affected, were not provided.

A total of 40 personnel and 8 vehicles from the fire department and rescue service were involved in the operation. Throughout the operation, additional volunteer personnel ensured the basic protection at the fire and rescue station.

Michael Burhoff, the contact person for inquiries about the residential fire, can be reached at telephone number 02871 2103-0, fax number 02871 2103-555, email address [email protected], and website www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr. The name of the head of the Bocholt fire department, to whom interested questions should be directed, is Dirk Arping.

It is not specified who reported the fire or how the fire department was alerted. The information about the residential fire was transmitted via news aktuell by the Bocholt Fire Department.

The Bocholt Fire Department continues to serve the community, ensuring the safety and security of its residents. For more information, please contact Michael Burhoff or visit the Bocholt Fire Department's website.

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