Basement Fire in a Communal Dwelling: No Reported Injuries
On the evening of September 5, 2025, a fire broke out in the community shelter located on Westerstrasse in Delmenhorst. The incident occurred at 19:55.
Initial investigations suggest a technical fault in the transformer as the cause of the fire. The precise technical details have not been publicly disclosed.
At the time of the fire, there were 91 people in the shelter, all of whom were safely evacuated. The fire department and police were promptly on the scene to prevent further spread.
The fire caused a power outage in Delmenhorst, which was addressed by the city providing alternative accommodations for those affected. The incident also caused disruptions to public and private transport in Delmenhorst's city center.
The estimated property damage from the fire is around 5,000 euros.
For inquiries about the shelter fire in Delmenhorst, please contact the following:
- Contact person: PHK Herwig
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 04221-1559104
- Police Station Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsh Press Office
The police station involved in the inquiry is the Police Station Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsh. For updates on the investigation, follow the police's social media account: Social Media
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