Pub flames erupt on rooftop
On August 27, a roof fire broke out at a restaurant on Kerstheider Street, near the intersection with Old Landwehr Street, in Hamm-Pelkum. The incident occurred around 5:45 PM.
The fire department was quick to respond, but fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The extent of the damage caused by the fire is currently unknown.
The investigation into the cause of the roof fire is being led by the Police Headquarters Hamm. The Criminal Police are also involved in the investigation. The head of the Police Directorate Hamm, while not explicitly named in the provided search results, is the new Police Chief of the Hamm Police Headquarters as of 2025, First Police Chief Martin Binder.
For more information, the press office for Police Hamm can be contacted at [email protected]. The phone number for Police Headquarters Hamm is 02381 916-1006. The website for Police Headquarters Hamm is https://hamm.polizei.nrw/.
It is important to note that the fire occurred during ongoing cleaning and maintenance work at the restaurant. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
As the investigation continues, the community in Hamm-Pelkum awaits updates on the damage and the cause of the fire at the local restaurant.
