Residential building fire begins from adjacent garage in Bocholt's area

In the heart of Bocholt, a garage fire broke out in the basement of a residential building on Schollstraße. The local fire department, Feuerwehr Bocholt, swiftly responded to the emergency, ensuring the safety of the residents and successfully extinguishing the blaze.

The Feuerwehr Bocholt, responsible for handling emergencies in the city, is equipped with a team of both professional and volunteer personnel, and six vehicles to respond to such incidents. Upon arrival at the scene, two teams, equipped with breathing apparatus, were able to quickly extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading further.

Upon arrival, the residents had already evacuated the building unharmed. However, due to smoke contamination, the building was initially deemed uninhabitable. The fire department's on-site personnel, including Martin Bühs, worked diligently to clear the building of smoke following the fire.

Martin Bühs, the head of the Bocholt fire department, can be contacted at 02871 2103-0, fax: 02871 2103-555, email: [email protected], and website: www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr. For further information about fire fighting and the consequences of the fire on Schollstraße, Dirk Arping, the head of the Bocholt fire department, would be the best contact.

The city of Bocholt was alerted to the garage fire at approximately 14:25. The volunteer fire department and emergency services of Bocholt were present with a total of 22 personnel (professional and volunteer) and 6 vehicles.

The Feuerwehr Bocholt's website, www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr, provides more information about the department and its services, offering a valuable resource for the community. For any inquiries, residents can reach out to the Feuerwehr Bocholt using the contact information provided.

The successful handling of the garage fire on Schollstraße is a testament to the dedication and quick response of the Feuerwehr Bocholt in ensuring the safety of the community.