House Fire in FW Bocholt Results in Injuries

On the morning of August 6, 2025, a significant incident took place at a residential building on Weberstraße, Bocholt. The Bocholt Fire Department and Rescue Service received a call that was labeled "Fire - Lives in Danger."

Upon arrival, all residents had evacuated the building. A team of 19 personnel, including professionals from the fire station, volunteers from the fire department, and members of the rescue service, entered the affected apartment with breathing apparatus to combat the fire. Six vehicles were used during the operation.

Sadly, the occupant of the affected apartment suffered severe injuries. The injured individual was treated on-site by the rescue service before being transported to a hospital.

Additional volunteer fire department personnel ensured basic protection for the city area during the operation. The Bocholt Fire Department and Rescue Service handled the incident professionally and efficiently.

For more information about fire fighting in Bocholt, Dirk Arping, the head of the Bocholt fire department, can be contacted in the morning of August 6, 2025. You can reach him at the Bocholt Fire Department, which can be found online at www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr. The contact number for the Bocholt Fire Department is 02871 2103-0, and the fax number is 02871 2103-555. If you need to contact Martin Bührs directly, his email address is [email protected].

After extinguishing the fire, the affected areas were ventilated to remove smoke. The incident on August 6, 2025, at Weberstraße was a sobering reminder of the importance of fire safety. We hope for a speedy recovery for the injured individual and encourage everyone to take precautions to prevent such incidents in the future.