Garage Fire Spreads to Residential Building in Bocholt, FW
Fire in Bocholt Residential Building Extinguished by Volunteer Firefighters
A fire that broke out in a garage located in the basement of a residential building on Schollstraße, Bocholt, was successfully extinguished by the local volunteer fire department. The Fire Department Bocholt confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 14:25 on an unspecified day.
According to the Fire Department Bocholt, two teams of their personnel, equipped with breathing apparatus, were dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze. The total number of emergency service personnel present was not specified, but it is known that the volunteer fire department was present with a total of 22 personnel.
Upon arrival, the residents had evacuated the building unharmed. The smoke from the fire had spread throughout the entire residential building, but after the fire was extinguished, the building was cleared of smoke. Due to smoke contamination, the building is initially uninhabitable.
The Fire Department Bocholt can be contacted at 02871 2103-0, and their website is www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr. Their email address is [email protected], and their fax number is 02871 2103-555.
Unfortunately, the name of the fire chief (Brandmeister) of the Freiwillige Feuerwehr Bocholt who was involved in the firefighting operation on Schollstraße was not provided in the available information.
Six vehicles from the Bocholt Fire Department were on site, but the total number of emergency service vehicles was not specified. The emergency services in Bocholt were also present at the scene.
The fire department's swift action ensured that the fire was brought under control, and no injuries were reported. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. For more updates and information, please visit the Fire Department Bocholt's website or contact them directly.
