Fire reported in basement of Mülheim-Broich; no casualties reported
On May 1, 2025, at around 04:50, a suspected basement fire was reported on Duisburger Straße in Mülheim-Broich. The Mülheim an der Ruhr professional fire department, along with fire engines from Broich and Heißen fire stations, and one fire engine from the voluntary fire department Broich, were swiftly dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, the fire department found the basement area engulfed in flames, caused by leaves burning in a basement shaft. The fire department immediately sprang into action, working diligently to extinguish the blaze.
Duisburger Straße was closed in both directions by the police for approximately one hour to ensure the safety of the public and the firefighters. The fire was successfully extinguished, and no personal injuries occurred during the incident.
After the fire was under control, the basement area was ventilated using fans to ensure complete extinguishment and to prevent any smoke or fumes from lingering. The scene was then handed over to the police after about an hour.
For any inquiries or emergencies, the Fire Department Mülheim an der Ruhr can be contacted at 0208-455 92 or via email at [email protected]. More information about the Fire Department Mülheim an der Ruhr can be found on their website at http://www.feuerwehr-muelheim.de.
The operational concept used by the Mülheim an der Ruhr fire department during this incident was not provided in the available search results. Nonetheless, the quick and effective response of the fire department ensured the safety of the community and successfully extinguished the fire.
