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In the quiet town of Gräfrath, Solingen, a fire broke out at a local pizzeria on Lützow Street just before midnight. The fire department was alerted by concerned neighbours, and upon arrival, they found the restaurant filled with smoke and flames in the kitchen at the rear.

The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of a three-story building. Firefighters entered the scene with three teams in breathing apparatus, gaining access through a kitchen window left ajar. They managed to extinguish the blaze using a C-type hose reel, and two positive pressure ventilation fans were used to clear the building of smoke after successfully extinguishing the fire.

Thankfully, no occupants were found in the apartments above the pizzeria. However, the pizzeria sustained significant damage requiring renovation. Remarkably, firefighters were able to prevent smoke from entering the living areas, keeping them habitable.

Investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in a deep fryer. The exact cause is still under investigation. During follow-up operations, an attached ceiling had to be opened to prevent further spread of the fire.

The firefighting operations resulted in the temporary closure of Lützow Street in the vicinity of the incident for about two hours. However, due to the late hour, there were no significant traffic disruptions.

At the time of writing, the name of the person or company operating the pizzeria on Lützow Straße in Gräfrath remains unknown. The community is rallying together, offering support and well-wishes to those affected by the incident.

The fire department's swift response and effective actions prevented further damage, and the affected business is now looking forward to reopening its doors to the community.