Fire Department and Police in Hagen Issued Joint Statement

A tragic incident occurred on May 23, 2025, in Hohenlimburg, Hagen, when a fire broke out in a multi-family building. The fire department, consisting of both professional and volunteer firefighters, was swiftly deployed to combat the blaze.

Reports of the fire reached the Hagen fire and police departments around 1:20 AM. The fire started in an apartment on the first floor of the building and spread rapidly, causing significant damage.

Sadly, a 97-year-old man was unable to be rescued alive despite immediate intervention. All other residents of the building evacuated unharmed. One firefighter was injured during the operation and was taken to a hospital after initial treatment on the scene.

Preliminary findings suggest a technical malfunction may have caused the fire. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, with the Hagen criminal police collaborating with fire investigators from the LKA NRW for further investigations.

For inquiries, contact the Hagen Fire Department Press Office at [email protected] or call 02331 374-1101.

It is important to note that, as of the time of this report, the leadership of the Feuerwehr Hagen (fire department in Hagen city or Hagen a.T.W.) for the year 2025 is not explicitly documented in the sources. However, Michael Räther served as Gemeindebrandmeister (municipal fire chief) of the Gemeindefeuerwehr Hagen a.T.W. during transition phases in recent years. For the city of Hagen, no current leader name is provided in the sources.

The community of Hohenlimburg, Hagen, sends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured firefighter.